How do you pronounce "pledges"?

In American English: /ˈplɛdʒɪz/ (PLEHJ-iz). In British English: /plˈɛdʒɪz/ (PL-ehj). In Canadian English: /ˈplɛdʒɪz/ (PLEHJ-iz). In Australian English: /plˈɛdʒɪz/ (PL-ehj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplɛdʒɪz/ (PLEHJ-iz), while in British English it's /plˈɛdʒɪz/ (PL-ehj).

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pledges

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/ˈplɛdʒɪz/

PLEHJ-iz

Syllable Breakdown

plɛdʒple·ɪzdges

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