How to pronounce bombinate
Say it like BOM-bih-nayt. Bombinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM).
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- BOM
- bih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bombinate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-bih-nayt.
What does bombinate mean?
- to buzz or hum; to speak idly, vacuously, or to little effect.
Questions about saying bombinate
How do you pronounce bombinate?
Say BOM-bih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmbɪneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmbɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombinate?
Bombinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM). Broken into parts: BOM · bih · nayt.
Is bombinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒmbɪneɪt/ (BOM-bih-nayt).