How to pronounce combed
Say it like KOHMD. Combed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of combed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHMD.
What does combed mean?
- Arranged or groomed with a comb.“combed hair”
- Having a comb or crest
- simple past and past participle of comb How to pronounce comb
Where does combed come from?
From Middle English combed, kombide, equivalent to comb + -ed.
Words that rhyme with combed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combed.
Questions about saying combed
How do you pronounce combed?
Say KOHMD. The American pronunciation is /koʊmd/. In British English it is /kəʊmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combed?
Combed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHMD.
Is combed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊmd/ (KOHMD).