word
French
Luge
LOOZH
/luːʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Luge
Dictionary meaning
A winter sport in which competitors race a small sled down a prepared track.
History and origin
French
Examples
- Luge athletes reach speeds of over 140 km/h on the Olympic track.
Common mispronunciations
LOOJLYOOZH
Pronunciation tips
One syllable. 'ge' sounds like the 's' in 'measure'. Rhymes with 'rouge'.
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