How many syllables in pledges?

There are 2 syllables in the word pledges.

How to pronounce pledges:

pledges (noun):: a solemn promise; a bailment of a chattel as security for a debt or other obligation without involving transfer of title

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troths

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bars

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discountenances

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hinders

interdicts

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outlaws

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refuses

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rules out

turns down

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