How Do You Spell SLUSS?

Pronunciation: [slˈʌs] (IPA)

The word "sluss" can be a bit tricky to spell, but it's actually quite simple when broken down. The first sound is the "s" sound, represented in IPA as /s/. Next comes the "l" sound, represented as /l/. The middle sound is the "uh" sound, often called the schwa, represented as /ə/. Finally, we have the "s" sound again. So, the IPA transcription for "sluss" is /sləs/.

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Etymology of SLUSS

The word "sluss" is derived from the Middle Low German word "sluse", which means "lock gate" or "sluice". The Middle Low German term itself is derived from the Old High German word "slūza" and the Old Norse word "slūss". The ultimate origin of the term is uncertain, but it is believed to have Indo-European roots.

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