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column
Definition:
(nou) a line of units following one after another (nou) a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands (nou) a vertical array of numbers or other information (nou) anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower (nou) an article giving opinions or perspectives (nou) a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument) (nou) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure (nou) a page or text that is vertically divided (nou) any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒləm
Examples:
He found out in the end by reading the gossip column of the Rolling Stone.
The Coalition column is the sum of the Liberal and National column.
The debit column is then totalled and then the credit column is totalled.
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Common mistakes of column pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "col-UMN" /kəˈlʌm.n/ instead of the correct "COL-umn" /ˈkɒl.əm/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Ignoring the "u": Some pronounce "column" as "col-um" /ˈkɒl.ʌm/, dropping the "u" sound. This leads to miscommunication. Tip: Ensure you include the "u" sound, pronounced as /ə/, in the second syllable.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may say "column" with an "o" sound like in "hot," resulting in "cah-lum" /kɑː.ləm/. The correct vowel sound is more like that in "doll." Tip: Use the short "o" sound /ɒ/ for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some speakers may overly stress the "m" in "column," saying "colum-M" /kəˈlʌm/, which sounds unnatural. Tip: Keep the "m" soft and blend it smoothly into the second syllable.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "n": A common mistake is to pronounce the final "n" strongly, resulting in "colum-n" /kəˈlʌm.n/. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending. Tip: Keep the final "n" subtle and connected to the "m."