How to Pronounce Dressage

To pronounce "dressage", say DRESS-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dressage”

"dressage" has 3 syllables: dress-ag-e. It rhymes with mirage and barrage, if that helps it stick.

What does dressage mean?

noun

  1. The schooling of a horse.
  2. An equestrian sport in which the horse and rider perform a test of specific movements in an arena, and are judged on the horse's obedience, acceptance of the bridle and of the rider's aids, gaits, impulsion, and the harmony between horse and rider.

Synonyms

ballet on horsebackclassical dressageflatworkhaute ecoletraining

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Words that rhyme with dressage

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miragebarrageentouragesabotagearbitragecorsagecamouflagemontagegaragecollagemassageraj

Related words

horseridinghorsebreakingequestrianshiphorsecraftequestrianismvaultingcarousel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dressage"?▾

"Dressage" has 3 syllables: dress · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dressage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dressage" is /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/.

What does "dressage" mean?▾

Dressage: The schooling of a horse.

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