How do you pronounce "pledge"?

In American English: /ˈplɛdʒ/ (PLEHJ). In British English: /plˈɛdʒ/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplɛdʒ/ (PLEHJ). In Australian English: /plˈɛdʒ/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplɛdʒ/ (PLEHJ), while in British English it's /plˈɛdʒ/ (PL).

How to Pronounce "pledge"

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pledge

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/ˈplɛdʒ/

PLEHJ

Syllable Breakdown

plɛdʒpledge

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