How to pronounce Colombian
Say it like kuh-LUHM-bee-un. Colombian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- kuh
- LUHM
- bee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colombian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Colombian
American and British speakers say Colombian in essentially the same way: /kəˈlʌmbiən/ in the US and /kəˈlʌmbiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LUHM-bee-un.
What does Colombian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people“Colombian coffee”
- a native or inhabitant of Colombia
Questions about saying Colombian
How do you pronounce Colombian?
Say kuh-LUHM-bee-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlʌmbiən/. In British English it is /kəˈlʌmbiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Colombian?
Colombian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: kuh · LUHM · bee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Colombian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlʌmbiən/ and the British form is /kəˈlʌmbiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.