How to pronounce collegial
Say it like kuh-LEE-jee-ul. Collegial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- kuh
- LEE
- jee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collegial 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collegial
American and British speakers say collegial in essentially the same way: /kəˈlidʒiəl/ in the US and /kəˈliːdʒiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEE-jee-ul.
What does collegial mean?
- Of, relating to, or ruled by colleagues.
- Ruled by bishops having equal power.
- Of or relating to a college or its students; collegiate.
Where does collegial come from?
From Middle English collegial, from Middle French collégial.
Questions about saying collegial
How do you pronounce collegial?
Say kuh-LEE-jee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlidʒiəl/. In British English it is /kəˈliːdʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collegial?
Collegial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: kuh · LEE · jee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say collegial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlidʒiəl/ and the British form is /kəˈliːdʒiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.