How to pronounce columnar
Say it like kuh-LUHM-ner. Columnar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- kuh
- LUHM
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Columnar 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of columnar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-LUHM-nuh.
What does columnar mean?
- Having the shape of a column.
- Constructed with columns.
- Of or pertaining to an epithelium with has cells taller than they are wide (column-shaped).
Where does columnar come from?
From Latin columnāris.
Questions about saying columnar
How do you pronounce columnar?
Say kuh-LUHM-ner. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlʌmnər/. In British English it is /kəˈlʌmnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in columnar?
Columnar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: kuh · LUHM · ner.
Is columnar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈlʌmnə/ (kuh-LUHM-nuh).