How to Pronounce Pledges

To pronounce "pledges", say PLEDG-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

PLEDG-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pledges”

"pledges" has 2 syllables: pledg-es. It rhymes with edges and dredges, if that helps it stick.

What does pledges 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 pledges

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edgesdredgeswedgessledgesallegessedgeshedges

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pledges"?▾

"Pledges" has 2 syllables: pledg · es.

What does "pledges" mean?▾

Pledges: A solemn promise to do something.

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