Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: collins
IPA transcription: [k'ɑlɪnz]
Pronunciations of collins
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: collins, Tom_Collins
    Meaning: tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice
  • Synonyms: Collins, Wilkie_Collins, William_Wilkie_Collins
    Meaning: English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
Usage examples
  • W. COLLINS.
  • Collins, you must marry.
  • Mr. Collins must excuse me.
  • Do not you know that Mr. Collins wants to marry Lizzy?"
  • "Indeed, Mr. Collins, all praise of me will be unnecessary.
  • Mrs. Bennet and Kitty walked off, and as soon as they were gone, Mr. Collins began.
  • "Really, Mr. Collins," cried Elizabeth with some warmth, "you puzzle me exceedingly.
  • Mr. Collins's return into Hertfordshire was no longer a matter of pleasure to Mrs. Bennet.
  • As for asking help of folks I used to know, I couldn't do it; and if you think I'd go to Lucindy, though she is wal off, you don't know Joe Collins.
  • Mr. Collins returned most punctually on Monday fortnight, but his reception at Longbourn was not quite so gracious as it had been on his first introduction.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Martha Layne Collins, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Freak Out!, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Phil Collins, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording There's No Disgrace Like Home, License CC BY-SA 4.0