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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'l' sound, where the tip of your tongue touches the back of your upper front teeth.
Move to the 'ah' sound by lowering your jaw and keeping your mouth open.
End with the 'dʒ' sound by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and releasing it just like the 'j' in 'jump'.
lod-ge (adding an unnecessary pause)
luj (mispronouncing the 'o' sound)
lodzh (adding a 'z' sound)
same as American
same as American
No, the 'd' is pronounced clearly in 'lodge'.
Lodge is a one-syllable word.
Yes, in British English it is /ɒ/, while in American English it is /ɑː/.
A small house, often in the countryside, used especially for holidays or sports.
/ˈlɒdʒər/
A person who lives in rented accommodation.
/ˈlɒdʒ.pəʊl/
A type of pine tree.
/ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/
Temporary accommodation.
- 'lodger' has an extra syllable '-er'.
- 'lodgepole' has a second syllable 'pole'.
- 'lodging' has a different ending '-ing'.
Practice the 'dʒ' sound by combining 'd' and 'j' quickly.
Remember 'lodge' has only one syllable despite the complex ending.
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