How to pronounce collage
Say it like kuh-LAHZH. Collage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHZH).
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- kuh
- LAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of collage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ko-LAHZH.
What does collage mean?
- A picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface or juxtaposing them digitally in analogous manner.
- A composite object or collection (abstract or concrete) created by the assemblage of various media; especially for a work of art such as text, film, etc.“Richard Brautigan's novel So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away is a collage of memories.”
- The technique or method of producing a work of art of this kind.
- To make into a collage.“collage the picture together.”
Where does collage come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French collage.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with collage
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Questions about saying collage
How do you pronounce collage?
Say kuh-LAHZH. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑʒ/. In British English it is /kɒˈlɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collage?
Collage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHZH). Broken into parts: kuh · LAHZH.
Is collage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ (ko-LAHZH).