How to pronounce “Colombia”
Hear how “Colombia (country in South America)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | country in South America |
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| Syllables | co · lom · bia (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LOM. |
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| IPA | /ko.ˈlom.bja/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: It has an o in the middle: koh-LOHM-byah, not "Columbia."
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Colombia es famosa por su café.Colombia is famous for its coffee.
Vamos a Colombia en marzo.We're going to Colombia in March.
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