How to pronounce combine
combine
/ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /kəmˈbaɪn/.
Combine, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce combine?
Combine is pronounced /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kəmˈbaɪn/, is also used.
How many syllables are in combine?
Combine has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in combine?
The first syllable: /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/.