How to pronounce collegiate
Say it like kuh-LEE-jit. Collegiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- kuh
- LEE
- jit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collegiate 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.
- jitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collegiate
American and British speakers say collegiate in essentially the same way: /kəˈlidʒɪt/ in the US and /kəˈliːdʒɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEE-jit.
What does collegiate mean?
- Of, or relating to a college, or college students; collegial.
- A high school.
- An inmate of a prison.
Where does collegiate come from?
From Middle English collegiate, from Medieval Latin collēgiātus (“colleague”), from collēgium (“community, group”).
Questions about saying collegiate
How do you pronounce collegiate?
Say kuh-LEE-jit. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlidʒɪt/. In British English it is /kəˈliːdʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collegiate?
Collegiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: kuh · LEE · jit.
Do Americans and Brits say collegiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlidʒɪt/ and the British form is /kəˈliːdʒɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.