How to pronounce combating
Say it like kum-BAT-ing. Combating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT).
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- kum
- BAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of combating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-BAT-ing.
What does combating mean?
- Alternative spelling of combatting: present participle and gerund of combat
Words that rhyme with combating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combating.
Questions about saying combating
How do you pronounce combating?
Say kum-BAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈbætɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəmˈbætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combating?
Combating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT). Broken into parts: kum · BAT · ing.
Is combating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəmˈbætɪŋ/ (kum-BAT-ing).