How to pronounce columned
Say it like KOL-umd. Columned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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US American/ˈkɑləmd/KOL-umd
UK British/ˈkɒləmd/KOL-umd
- KOL
- umd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Columned 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.
- umdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of columned
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-umd.
What does columned mean?
adjective
- Having columns.“The columned great hall seemed smaller because there were no straight lines of sight not blocked by a column.”
Where does columned come from?
From column + -ed.
Questions about saying columned
How do you pronounce columned?
Say KOL-umd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləmd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in columned?
Columned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · umd.
Is columned 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 /ˈkɒləmd/ (KOL-umd).