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lodge
Definition:
(nou) English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940) (nou) a formal association of people with similar interests (nou) small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener (nou) a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter (nou) any of various Native American dwellings (nou) a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
Phonetic Transcription:
lɒdʒ
Examples:
The girlfriend is assigned the cabin next to the president's lodge.
The lodge house is in the background.
The rustic lodge was built.
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Common mistakes of lodge pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "lodge" with a long "o" sound, like "lohdge". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /lɒdʒ/ in UK and /lɑdʒ/ in US. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound.
- Ignoring the "d" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "d" and pronounce it as "lozh". This alters the word entirely. The correct pronunciation includes the "d" sound, as in /lɒdʒ/ or /lɑdʒ/. Tip: Emphasize the "d" to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some learners may pronounce "lodge" with a heavy "g" sound, making it sound like "lodg". This is incorrect. The "g" should be soft, as in /dʒ/. Tip: Keep the "g" subtle and smooth.
- Confusing with "log": It's easy to confuse "lodge" with "log" due to similar spellings. However, "lodge" has a distinct ending sound. "Log" is pronounced /lɒg/ in UK and /lɑg/ in US. Tip: Practice the ending to differentiate the words.
- Mispronouncing the stress: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lo-dge". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "lodge". Tip: Remember that "lodge" is a single syllable word to avoid misplaced stress.