Easy
How to Pronounce Colombia
kuh-LUM-bee-uh
/kəˈlʌmbiə/
Syllable Breakdown
kuhLUMbeeuh
Note the spelling — it's Colombia, NOT Columbia. Stress the 'LUM': kuh-LUM-bee-uh.
Common Mistakes
koh-LOM-bee-uhKOL-um-bee-uh
Fun Fact About the Name
Always spell it Colombia with an 'o' — never Columbia (that's the university and river). The country is named after explorer Christopher Columbus.
Colombia at World Cup 2026
Colombia competes in the CONMEBOL confederation.
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