Hi, Can you tell me how to pronounce Christopher Columbus correctly?
There may be a few variations, but I would say /krɪstəfə kələmbəs/
I go for /ˈkrɪstəfə kəlˈʌmbəs/
Originally Posted by fivejedjon I go for /ˈkrɪstəfə kəlˈʌmbəs/ Me too. I've never transcribed any words with all vowels as schwas; it doesn't seem natural, although some New Zealand accents tend that way. Of course, that would be ideal for a neutral accent!
Originally Posted by Raymott Of course, that would be ideal for a neutral accent!
thank you for your help :)
Originally Posted by Raymott Me too. I've never transcribed any words with all vowels as schwas; it doesn't seem natural, although some New Zealand accents tend that way. Thanks for confirming what I've long thought about NZE, Raymott!
Originally Posted by stuartnz Thanks for confirming what I've long thought about NZE, Raymott! You're welcome, stuart. However the comment about neutral accents has a history. Btw, long time, no hear from. Have you been lurking?
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