How to pronounce collum
Say it like KOL-um. Collum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-um.
What does collum mean?
- A neck, cervix, or neckline part or process.
- A collar
Where does collum come from?
Borrowed from Latin collum (“the neck”).
Words that rhyme with collum
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Words that sound like collum
Questions about saying collum
How do you pronounce collum?
Say KOL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləm/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collum?
Collum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · um.
Is collum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒləm/ (KOL-um).
What words sound the same as collum?
Collum sounds the same as column in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.