colombiano
Colombian
Latin America
Simplified: koh-lohm-BYAH-noh
IPA: ko.lom'βʝa.no
Spain
Simplified: koh-lohm-BYAH-noh
IPA: ko.lom'βʝa.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
co
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
lom
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bia
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o