How do you pronounce "columbus"?

In American English: /kəˈlʌmbəs/ (kuh-LUHMB-uhs). In British English: /kəlˈɐmbəs/ (kuhl-ⱯMB). In Canadian English: /kəˈlʌmbəs/ (kuh-LUHMB-uhs). In Australian English: /kəlˈʌmbəs/ (kuhl-UHMB-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlʌmbəs/ (kuh-LUHMB-uhs), while in British English it's /kəlˈɐmbəs/ (kuhl-ⱯMB).

How to Pronounce "columbus"

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columbus

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/kəˈlʌmbəs/

kuh-LUHMB-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kəco·lʌmblum·əsbus

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