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How to pronounce colleague

noun Someone you work with.

Written sound guide

KAHleeg
/ˈkɑliːɡ/2 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

Find the sounds

Break it down.

Give KAH the strongest beat

Use two syllables. End with a g sound and do not add another vowel after it.

01KAHStrongest beat
02leegLighter beat

Say it in context

Try a whole sentence.

“My colleague will join the meeting.”

Your turn

A little out-loud practice.

  1. 1

    Say colleague slowly. Give KAH the strongest beat.

  2. 2

    Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.

  3. 3

    Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with colleague.

What should I check?

Use two syllables. End with a g sound and do not add another vowel after it. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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