How to pronounce combes
Say it like KOHMZ. Combes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/koʊmz/KOHMZ
UK British/kəʊmz/KOHMZ
- KOHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of combes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHMZ.
What does combes mean?
noun
- plural of combe How to pronounce combe
Questions about saying combes
How do you pronounce combes?
Say KOHMZ. The American pronunciation is /koʊmz/. In British English it is /kəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combes?
Combes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHMZ.
Is combes 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 /kəʊmz/ (KOHMZ).