How many syllables in "columbus"?

"columbus" has 3 silben (co - lum - bus).

How to divide "columbus"?

"columbus" divides into 3 parts: co · lum · bus.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (co... lum... bus) and listen on SayItVid.

Silben-Leitfaden

3 Silben

"columbus": 3 silben.

Silben:co·lum·bus

Hauptbetonung

co-LUM-bus(co · lum · bus)○ ● ○

Stress in "columbus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈlʌm.bəs⁄

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How many syllables in "columbus"?: "columbus" has 3 silben (co - lum - bus).
How to divide "columbus"?: "columbus" divides into 3 parts: co · lum · bus.
Where is the stress in "columbus"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "columbus"?: Say each syllable slowly (co... lum... bus) and listen on SayItVid.