To pronounce "columnist", say COL-umn-ist — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/
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"columnist" has 3 syllables: col-umn-ist.
noun
"Columnist" has 3 syllables: col · umn · ist.
The IPA transcription of "columnist" is /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/.
Columnist: A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper
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