How to pronounce Colombo
Say it like kuh-LUHM-boh. Colombo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- kuh
- LUHM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colombo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Colombo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOM-boh.
What does Colombo mean?
- the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon
Words that rhyme with Colombo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Colombo.
Questions about saying Colombo
How do you pronounce Colombo?
Say kuh-LUHM-boh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlʌmboʊ/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Colombo?
Colombo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: kuh · LUHM · boh.
Is Colombo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈlɒmbəʊ/ (kuh-LOM-boh).