How to Pronounce "column"
word
/ˈkɑɫəm/
KAH-luhm
/kˈɒlʌm/
KO-luhm
Definition
A column is a tall vertical structure that supports something, or one of the vertical sections of words or numbers on a page, table, or screen. It can also mean a regular article in a newspaper, magazine, or website written by the same person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɫəm/
British English
/kˈɒlʌm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-luhm
UK
KO-luhm
Listen in Context
The roof is held up by two stone columns.
Write your name in the first column.
She reads his sports column every Sunday.
Can you sort this spreadsheet by the date column?