Proper Pronunciation Guide

colleague

[kɑ lig]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “o” as
    /ɑ/ and stress it.
  • Pronounce the letters “ea” like the name of the letter “e”—
    /i/.
  • Do not pronounce the letters “ue.”
  • Be sure to voice the final consonant
    /g/ sufficiently.

Practice Sentences:

Sarah had lunch with a colleague yesterday.
He's attending the convention with one of his colleagues.
He and one of his colleagues had attended the same college.

Definition:

  • (noun) A co-worker with whom you are closely associated in your work.

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