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Collateral
kuh-LAT-er-ul
/kəˈlætərəl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Collateral
Dictionary meaning
Assets pledged as security against a loan.
Examples
- The bank required real estate as collateral for the business loan.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on second syllable. Four syllables.
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