Pronunciation

How to pronounce “rouge

“rouge” is pronounced /ɹuːʒ/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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rouge

/ɹuːʒ/

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'rouge' is one beat: /ɹuːʒ/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

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