How to pronounce columbo
Say it like koh-LUHM-boh. Columbo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- koh
- LUHM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Columbo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 columbo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-LUHM-boh.
What does columbo mean?
- Alternative form of calumba.
Where does columbo come from?
The spelling was probably influenced by Columbo (an old spelling of Colombo), under the assumption that the plant came from there.
Words that rhyme with columbo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of columbo.
Questions about saying columbo
How do you pronounce columbo?
Say koh-LUHM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈlʌmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈlʌmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in columbo?
Columbo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: koh · LUHM · boh.
Is columbo 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 /ˌkəʊˈlʌmbəʊ/ (koh-LUHM-boh).