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rouge
Definition:
(nou) makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
Examples:
Her lipstick and rouge looked freshly applied, not at all smudged.
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Common mistakes of rouge pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ruːˈʒeɪ/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈruːʒ/ in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ou" as /aʊ/ instead of /uː/. This leads to saying "rouge" like "routch". Tip: Remember that "ou" in "rouge" sounds like the "oo" in "food".
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly pronounce "rouge" with three syllables, saying /ˈruːʒə/. The correct pronunciation is a two-syllable word. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to reinforce the two-syllable structure.
- Confusing with "rogue": Learners often mix up "rouge" with "rogue", pronouncing "rouge" as /roʊg/. While "rogue" has a long "o" sound, "rouge" does not. Tip: Remember that "rouge" has the "zh" sound as in "measure".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some individuals pronounce the "ge" in "rouge" as /dʒ/, resulting in "rouge" sounding like "rooj". The correct ending is /ʒ/. Tip: Practice by comparing it to other words ending in /ʒ/, like "beige".