How to pronounce combe
Say it like KOHM. Combe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of combe
American and British speakers say combe in essentially the same way: /koʊm/ in the US and /kuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOM.
What does combe mean?
- A valley, often wooded and often with no river
- A cirque.
Words that rhyme with combe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combe.
Words that sound like combe
Questions about saying combe
How do you pronounce combe?
Say KOHM. The American pronunciation is /koʊm/. In British English it is /kuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combe?
Combe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHM.
Do Americans and Brits say combe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /koʊm/ and the British form is /kuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as combe?
Combe sounds the same as comb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.