How to Pronounce Pledge

To pronounce "pledge", say PLEDG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /plɛdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/plɛdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pledge”

"pledge" has 2 syllables: pledg-e. It rhymes with edge and allege, if that helps it stick.

What does pledge mean?

noun

  1. A solemn promise to do something.
  2. A security to guarantee payment of a debt.

verb

  1. To make a solemn promise (to do something).
  2. To deposit something as a security; to pawn.

Synonyms

commitmentcollateral

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Words that rhyme with pledge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

edgeallegewedgehedgeledgefledgesedgesledgekedgestraightedgetedgeswedge

Related words

assurancesaluteplightdrinktoastvowpromiseoath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pledge"?▾

"Pledge" has 2 syllables: pledg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pledge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pledge" is /plɛdʒ/.

What does "pledge" mean?▾

Pledge: A solemn promise to do something.

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