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colleague
Definition:
(nou) an associate that one works with (nou) a person who is member of one's class or profession
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒliːɡ
Examples:
The colleague demands that they remove the article.
Eddie Stachowiak is the youngest colleague of the department.
He was a colleague of Thrasymachus of Corinth in the school.
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Common mistakes of colleague pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many say "colleague" with the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /kəˈliːɡ/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɒliːɡ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑːliːɡ/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "col" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners confuse the vowel in "colleague," pronouncing it with an "a" sound as in "cat." The correct pronunciation has an "o" sound: /ˈkɒliːɡ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑːliːɡ/ (US). Tip: Practice the "o" sound as in "call."
- Overemphasizing the "gue": It's common to overpronounce the ending "gue" as /ɡeɪ/ or /ɡuː/. In "colleague," it should simply be /ɡ/. Tip: Keep the ending soft and quick.
- Omitting the "l" sound: Some might drop the "l" in "colleague," leading to a pronunciation like /ˈkɒiːɡ/. The "l" is essential and should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" distinctly.
- Confusing "colleague" with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "colleague" with "college," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Colleague" is pronounced /ˈkɒliːɡ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑːliːɡ/ (US), while "college" is /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/ (US). Tip: Remember that "colleague" has an elongated "lee" sound.