Start with the 'col' syllable, sounding like 'call' but short.
Emphasize 'lee' with a clear and long 'ee' sound.
Finish with a soft 'g' sound, like 'geese'.
mispronouncing as 'co-log' (co-log)
mispronouncing as 'col-leeg' (col-leeg)
omitting the 'g' sound (col-lee)
Start with the 'col' syllable, similar to 'cot'.
Emphasize 'lee' with a long 'ee' sound.
Finish with a gentle 'g' sound, softer than 'log'.
mispronouncing as 'cot-log' (cot-log)
exaggerating the 'g' sound (col-leeg)
neglecting syllable stress (col-league)
The stress is on the first syllable 'col'.
No, the 'g' should be pronounced softly.
Yes, they share the same ending sound.
A person you work with in a job.
/kəˈliːɡˌʃɪp/
The state of being colleagues
/kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/
To work together
/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
The action of working together
- different ending sounds.
- different starting and ending sounds.
- different syllable count and ending.
Pay attention to native speakers pronouncing 'colleague' in different contexts.
Focus on stressing the first syllable 'col' to improve your pronunciation.
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