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collegial
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
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Common mistakes of collegial pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many pronounce "collegial" with incorrect stress, saying /kəˈliːdʒəl/ instead of /kəˈliːdʒiəl/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "gial".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some people say "collegial" with a short "i" sound, like "collegel". This mispronunciation can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the "i" in "gial" sounding like "ee", as in "see".
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the initial "c" sound too harshly, leading to "koll-eegial". This is incorrect. Tip: Use a softer "k" sound, ensuring it flows smoothly into the following vowels.
- Skipping syllables: Some may reduce "collegial" to just two syllables, saying "collegial" as "col-lee-juhl". This omission can alter its meaning. Tip: Pronounce all three syllables clearly: "co-lleg-i-al".
- Confusing with "collegiate": People sometimes mix "collegial" with "collegiate", leading to mispronunciation. "Collegiate" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Distinguish by focusing on the "gial" in "collegial", ensuring the correct stress and syllable count.