How to Pronounce "colleagues"
word
/ˈkɑɫiɡz/
KAH-leegz
/kˈɒliːɡz/
KO-leegz
Definition
People you work with, especially in the same profession, office, or organization. It usually refers to coworkers in a professional context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɫiɡz/
British English
/kˈɒliːɡz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-leegz
UK
KO-leegz
Listen in Context
My colleagues are very friendly.
She had lunch with her colleagues.
I emailed my colleagues this morning.
A few colleagues are coming over for drinks after work.