How to pronounce comber
Say it like KOH-mer. Comber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of comber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-muh.
What does comber mean?
- A person who combs wool, etc.
- A machine that combs wool, etc.
- A long, curving wave breaking on the shore.
- Serranus cabrilla, the gaper, a fish found in European waters.
Where does comber come from?
From Middle English comber, camber, equivalent to comb + -er.
Words that rhyme with comber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comber.
Questions about saying comber
How do you pronounce comber?
Say KOH-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comber?
Comber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · mer.
Is comber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkəʊmə/ (KOH-muh).