How to Pronounce "fledged"
word
ˈfɫɛdʒd
FLEJD
flˈɛdʒd
f-LEJD
Definition
"Fledged" describes a bird that has grown all its feathers and is ready to fly. It can also mean a person or thing that is fully developed or experienced.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫɛdʒd
British English
flˈɛdʒd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLEJD
UK
f-LEJD
Listen in Context
The young eagle is now fledged and ready to fly.
After months of care, the chicks finally became fledged.
She is now a fledged member of the team.
He's a fledged journalist with years of experience covering politics.