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pledge
Definition:
(nou) a deposit of personal property as security for a debt (nou) someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group (nou) a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event (nou) a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Phonetic Transcription:
pledʒ
Examples:
The country broke the pledge.
The pledge was supposed to be quick and to the point.
The suppliant's pledge was accepted by the king.
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Common mistakes of pledge pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "pledge" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /plɛdʒ/ instead of the correct /plɛdʒ/. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound, which should be short and clear.
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is stressing the "d" in "pledge," leading to /ˈplɛdʒ/ instead of the correct pronunciation /ˈplɛdʒ/. Tip: Keep the stress on the initial syllable without overemphasizing the "d."
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /plɛdʒ/, rather than /ˈplɛdʒ/. Tip: Remember that "pledge" is a one-syllable word; keep the stress on the first part.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes add an extra vowel sound, saying /ˈpleɪdʒ/ instead of /ˈplɛdʒ/. Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to avoid inserting an unnecessary vowel.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "pledge" with "plage" or "edge," leading to mispronunciations like /plædʒ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and practice distinguishing "pledge" from other similar-sounding words.