# lough vs luge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lough
*noun · IPA /lɑx/ · frequency rank #35,390*
A lake or long, narrow inlet, especially in Ireland.

### luge
*noun · IPA /luː(d)ʒ/ · frequency rank #40,784*
A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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