How do you pronounce "college"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/ (KAHL-ij). In British English: /kˈɒlɪdʒ/ (K-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/ (KAHL-ij). In Australian English: /kˈɒlɪdʒ/ (K-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/ (KAHL-ij), while in British English it's /kˈɒlɪdʒ/ (K-ol).

How to Pronounce "college"

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/ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

KAHL-ij

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːlcol·ɪdʒlege

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