How to Pronounce Fledged

To pronounce "fledged", say FLEDG-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /flɛdʒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/flɛdʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fledged”

"fledged" has 2 syllables: fledg-ed. It rhymes with wedged and edged, if that helps it stick.

What does fledged mean?

verb

  1. To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.
  2. To grow, cover or be covered with feathers.

adjective

  1. Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.

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Words that rhyme with fledged

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wedgededgedallegedhedgedpledgeddredgedsedgedsledgedkedgedunhedged

Related words

featheredfull-fledgedvanedmaturefledgelingfledglingrightdeveloped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fledged"?▾

"Fledged" has 2 syllables: fledg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "fledged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fledged" is /flɛdʒd/.

What does "fledged" mean?▾

Fledged: To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.

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