How to pronounce combatting
Say it like kum-BAT-ing. Combatting 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
Combatting 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 combatting
- 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 combatting mean?
- present participle and gerund of combat How to pronounce combat
Words that rhyme with combatting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combatting.
Questions about saying combatting
How do you pronounce combatting?
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 combatting?
Combatting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT). Broken into parts: kum · BAT · ing.
Is combatting 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).