How Do You Spell PLEDGING?

Pronunciation: [plˈɛd͡ʒɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "Pledging" is spelled with a "d" in the middle, although it sounds like it could be spelled with a "j". This is because the "dg" sound in the word is pronounced as a single consonant sound, similar to a "j" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Pledging" is /ˈplɛdʒɪŋ/, which shows the "dʒ" sound represented by "dg" in the spelling. It's important to pay attention to these nuances in pronunciation and spelling to avoid confusion and miscommunication.

PLEDGING Meaning and Definition

1. Pledging is a verb that refers to the act of making a solemn promise or commitment to something or someone. It involves making a declaration to fulfill a particular undertaking or adhere to a set of obligations. The act of pledging often involves a pledge or vow, which is typically a formal statement or agreement that emphasizes dedication and loyalty towards a cause, organization, or person.

   In various contexts, pledging can take on different meanings. In the realm of finance, it can refer to the act of offering assets or collateral as a guarantee for a loan or debt repayment. This type of pledging provides assurance to the lender that if the borrower defaults, the pledged assets can be seized as compensation.

   When it comes to social or civic engagements, pledging often pertains to promising or committing oneself to uphold certain values, principles, or duties. For instance, individuals may pledge allegiance to their country, symbolizing their loyalty and support for their nation.

   Pledging is also commonly associated with charities and philanthropic endeavors. In these cases, individuals often pledge monetary or material contributions to support a specific cause or organization. Such pledges can be made publicly or privately, with the intention of encouraging others to follow suit and contribute to the cause.

   Ultimately, pledging represents a voluntary agreement or declaration of intent, serving as a powerful mechanism for expressing commitment, support, and dedication across a wide range of personal, financial, and social circumstances.

Top Common Misspellings for PLEDGING *

• pledgeing 87.5%
• pleding 12.5%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PLEDGING

• plundging
• plogging
• bludging
• pludging
• pleadging
• pleedging
• alledging
• pleeding
• playging
• pleaguing
• pleadiing
• pleaging
• plaging
• sledging
• plouging
• pleging
• Pladging
• Cledeing
• Plething
• pledeng

Etymology of PLEDGING

The word "pledging" is derived from the Middle English term "plegen" which has its roots in the Old English word "plegan". This Old English term meant "to promise, to engage in agreement". The word "pledge" itself came into English from the Old French word "plege" which had the same meaning. Over time, "pledging" has come to refer to the act of making a solemn promise or commitment, usually in the context of a formal or binding agreement or oath.

Similar spelling words for PLEDGING

• pillaging,
• Bilging,
• micro-blogging,
• plodging,
• blagging,
• bulging,
• bludging,
• polygenic,
• Blogging.

Plural form of PLEDGING is PLEDGINGS

Conjugate verb Pledging

CONDITIONAL

I would pledge

we would pledge

you would pledge

he/she/it would pledge

they would pledge

FUTURE

I will pledge

we will pledge

you will pledge

he/she/it will pledge

they will pledge

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pledged

we will have pledged

you will have pledged

he/she/it will have pledged

they will have pledged

PAST

I pledged

we pledged

you pledged

he/she/it pledged

they pledged

PAST PERFECT

I had pledged

we had pledged

you had pledged

he/she/it had pledged

they had pledged

PRESENT

I pledge

we pledge

you pledge

he/she/it pledges

they pledge

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pledged

we have pledged

you have pledged

he/she/it has pledged

they have pledged

I am pledging

we are pledging

you are pledging

he/she/it is pledging

they are pledging

I was pledging

we were pledging

you were pledging

he/she/it was pledging

they were pledging

I will be pledging

we will be pledging

you will be pledging

he/she/it will be pledging

they will be pledging

I have been pledging

we have been pledging

you have been pledging

he/she/it has been pledging

they have been pledging

I had been pledging

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he/she/it had been pledging

they had been pledging

I will have been pledging

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you will have been pledging

he/she/it will have been pledging

they will have been pledging

I would have pledged

we would have pledged

you would have pledged

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I would be pledging

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I would have been pledging

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