How to Pronounce College

To pronounce "college", say COLL-eg-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “college”

"college" has 3 syllables: coll-eg-e. It rhymes with knowledge and acknowledge, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: colledge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does college mean?

noun

  1. A corporate group; a group of colleagues.
  2. (in some proper nouns) A group sharing common purposes or goals.

    “College of Cardinals, College of Surgeons”

Synonyms

departmentfacultyschool

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Words that rhyme with college

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knowledgeacknowledgestallagehaulagetallagecolledgesmallage

Related words

facultycollegiatestudentundergraduateacademiapostsecondaryuniversityhigher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "college"?▾

"College" has 3 syllables: coll · eg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "college"?▾

The IPA transcription of "college" is /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "college" mean?▾

College: A corporate group; a group of colleagues.

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