How to Pronounce "colleague"
word
/ˈkɑɫiɡ/
KAH-leeg
/kˈɒliːɡ/
KO-leeg
Definition
A colleague is someone you work with, usually in the same company, office, or profession. It is a neutral and common word for a person connected to you through work.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɫiɡ/
British English
/kˈɒliːɡ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-leeg
UK
KO-leeg
Listen in Context
My colleague sits next to me in the office.
I asked a colleague for help with the report.
She is a colleague from the marketing team.
A colleague recommended this restaurant, and it’s actually really good.