How to pronounce columella
Say it like kol-uh-MEL-uh. Columella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEL).
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- kol
- uh
- MEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Columella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of columella
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kol-uh-MEL-uh.
What does columella mean?
- Any of various small structures in plants or animals that are columnar in shape.
- The skin at the end of the septum which separates the nostrils.
- In birds, reptiles, and amphibians, the small bone which carries vibration from the tympanum to the inner ear.
Where does columella come from?
From Latin columella (“small column”).
Words that rhyme with columella
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Questions about saying columella
How do you pronounce columella?
Say kol-uh-MEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑləˈmɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌkɒləˈmɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in columella?
Columella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEL). Broken into parts: kol · uh · MEL · uh.
Is columella 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 /ˌkɒləˈmɛlə/ (kol-uh-MEL-uh).