How to pronounce collegiality
Say it like kuh-lee-jee-AL-ih-tee. Collegiality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- kuh
- lee
- jee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collegiality 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of collegiality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-lee-jee-AL-ih-tee.
What does collegiality mean?
- collegial atmosphere; working with colleagues in an effective and cooperative manner
- power and authority that is shared among peers, especially the sharing of collegiate power among Roman Catholic bishops.
Where does collegiality come from?
From collegial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with collegiality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collegiality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying collegiality
How do you pronounce collegiality?
Say kuh-lee-jee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kəˌlidʒiˈælɪti/. In British English it is /kəˌliːdʒiˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collegiality?
Collegiality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: kuh · lee · jee · AL · ih · tee.
Is collegiality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˌliːdʒiˈælɪti/ (kuh-lee-jee-AL-ih-tee).