How to pronounce collegian
Say it like kuh-LEE-jun. Collegian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- kuh
- LEE
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collegian 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collegian
American and British speakers say collegian in essentially the same way: /kəˈlidʒən/ in the US and /kəˈliːdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEE-jun.
What does collegian mean?
- A student (or a former student) of a college
- An inmate of a prison.
- Of or relating to a college or its students.
Where does collegian come from?
From Middle English collegian, from Medieval Latin collēgiānus.
Words that rhyme with collegian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collegian.
Questions about saying collegian
How do you pronounce collegian?
Say kuh-LEE-jun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlidʒən/. In British English it is /kəˈliːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collegian?
Collegian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: kuh · LEE · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say collegian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlidʒən/ and the British form is /kəˈliːdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.