How to pronounce columbine
Say it like KOL-um-byne. Columbine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- um
- byne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Columbine 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.
- byneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of columbine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-um-byne.
What does columbine mean?
- Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.
Where does columbine come from?
From the Latin colombina herba (“dove-like plant”), the flower being likened to five clustered pigeons.
Questions about saying columbine
How do you pronounce columbine?
Say KOL-um-byne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləmˌbaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləmˌbaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in columbine?
Columbine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · um · byne.
Is columbine 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 /ˈkɒləmˌbaɪn/ (KOL-um-byne).