How do you pronounce "fledgling"?

In American English: /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ (FLEHJL-ing). In British English: /flˈɛdʒlɪŋ/ (FL-ehjl). In Canadian English: /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ (FLEHJL-ing). In Australian English: /flˈɛdʒlɪŋ/ (FL-ehjl).

Is "fledgling" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ (FLEHJL-ing), while in British English it's /flˈɛdʒlɪŋ/ (FL-ehjl).

How to Pronounce "fledgling"

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fledgling

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/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

FLEHJL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

flɛdʒlfledg·ɪŋling

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