How do you pronounce "colombian"?

In American English: /kəˈlʌmbiːən/ (kuh-LUHMB-ee-uhn). In British English: /kəlˈʌmbiən/ (kuhl-UHMB-ee-uhn). In Canadian English: /kəˈlʌmbiːən/ (kuh-LUHMB-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /kəlˈʌmbiən/ (kuhl-UHMB-ee-uhn).

Is "colombian" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlʌmbiːən/ (kuh-LUHMB-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /kəlˈʌmbiən/ (kuhl-UHMB-ee-uhn).

How to Pronounce "colombian"

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colombian

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/kəˈlʌmbiːən/

kuh-LUHMB-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəco·lʌmblom·iːbi·ənan

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