To pronounce "colombo", say COL-omb-o — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
colombo
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COL-omb-o
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"colombo" has 3 syllables: col-omb-o. It rhymes with jumbo and himbo, if that helps it stick.
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"Colombo" has 3 syllables: col · omb · o.
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