word
French
Dressage
DREH-sahzh
/ˈdrɛsɑːʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Dressage
Dictionary meaning
The art of training a horse to perform precise movements, judged in competition.
History and origin
French
Examples
- Dressage is often called 'horse ballet' for its elegance and precision.
Common mispronunciations
DRESS-ijdreh-SAHJ
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. The 'age' ending sounds like 'ahzh'. French origin.
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