how to pronounce collation

/kɔ.la.sjɔ̃/

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collation is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of collation in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… autour d'une collation un rituel …”

meanings of collation

noun:

The process of granting an academic degree.
A light snack usually taken between breakfast and lunch (often employed as the analogue of English brunch).

collation frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word collation occurs in french on average 2.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.