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collar
Definition:
(nou) a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over (nou) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal (nou) anything worn or placed about the neck (nou) a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part (nou) the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot (nou) a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it (nou) necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck (nou) a figurative restraint (nou) the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒlə
Examples:
The dress consisted of baggy pants and long collar shirts.
The collar and sleeve ends are now the same color as the rest of the jersey.
The collar of the blouse is round necked.
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Common mistakes of collar pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "co-LAR" /kəˈlɑːr/ (US) or /ˈkɒlə/ (UK). This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "COL-lar" /ˈkɒlə/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Many confuse the vowel sound in "collar" with that in "color." While "color" has a different vowel sound, "collar" uses the short "o" /ˈkɒl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound as in "lot."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some learners pronounce the "r" at the end too strongly, saying "collar" as "collarrr" /ˈkɒlɑːr/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle, almost silent in UK pronunciation.
- Dropping the "l": In rapid speech, some may drop the "l" sound, leading to "caw-er" /ˈkɔːər/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both "l" sounds clearly in "collar."
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes lengthen the vowel sound, saying "collar" like "coal-er" /ˈkoʊlər/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "o" sound for a proper pronunciation of "collar."