How to Pronounce Pledget

To pronounce "pledget", say PLEDG-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplɛ.dʒət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈplɛ.dʒət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pledget”

"pledget" has 2 syllables: pledg-et. It rhymes with legit and spleget, if that helps it stick.

What does pledget mean?

noun

  1. A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.
  2. A string of oakum used in calking.

verb

  1. To apply a pledget to.

Words that rhyme with pledget

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

legitsplegettreget

Related words

suturespenicilpatchputtieplasterputtypannuspessary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pledget"?▾

"Pledget" has 2 syllables: pledg · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "pledget"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pledget" is /ˈplɛ.dʒət/.

What does "pledget" mean?▾

Pledget: A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.

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