How to pronounce luge
Say it like LOOZH. Luge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOOZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of luge
American and British speakers say luge in essentially the same way: /luʒ/ in the US and /luːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOJ.
What does luge mean?
- A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
- The sport of racing on luges.
- A piece of bone, ice or other material with a channel down which a drink (usually alcoholic) can be poured into someone's mouth.
- To ride a luge; also, to participate in the sport of luge.
- To slide or slip down a slope.
Words that rhyme with luge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luge.
Questions about saying luge
How do you pronounce luge?
Say LOOZH. The American pronunciation is /luʒ/. In British English it is /luːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luge?
Luge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOZH.
Do Americans and Brits say luge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luʒ/ and the British form is /luːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.