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college
Definition:
(nou) the body of faculty and students of a college (nou) an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university (nou) a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
Examples:
The ministry of education accredits the programs of the college.
The college has been a national pacesetter in education.
The college was an outgrowth of their concerns about the education of women.
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Common mistakes of college pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "col-LEGE" instead of "COL-lege". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/ (US).
- Omitting the "l" sound: It's common to hear "college" pronounced as "codge", dropping the "l" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "l" clearly, as in /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "college" with an "o" sound, like "codge". Tip: Use the short "o" sound as in /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/ (UK) and the "ah" sound in /ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/ (US).
- Blending syllables: Learners may blend the syllables too much, saying "colidge". Tip: Keep the syllables distinct; pronounce it as /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the final "ge": Some might say "college" with a hard "g" sound, like "colleg". Tip: The final sound is a soft "j", pronounced as /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/ (UK) and /ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/ (US).