How do you pronounce "colleague"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːliːg/ (KAHL-eeg). In British English: /kˈɒliːg/ (K-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːliːg/ (KAHL-eeg). In Australian English: /kˈɒliːɡ/ (K-ol).

Is "colleague" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːliːg/ (KAHL-eeg), while in British English it's /kˈɒliːg/ (K-ol).

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colleague

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/ˈkɑːliːg/

KAHL-eeg

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːlcol·iːgleague

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