How to pronounce combinational
Say it like kahm-bih-NAY-shuh-nul. Combinational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- kahm
- bih
- NAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combinational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of combinational
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-bih-NAY-shuh-nul.
What does combinational mean?
- Of or relating to a combination, or the process of combining.
Where does combinational come from?
From combination + -al.
Words that rhyme with combinational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combinational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying combinational
How do you pronounce combinational?
Say kahm-bih-NAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combinational?
Combinational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kahm · bih · NAY · shuh · nul.
Is combinational pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənəl/ (kom-bih-NAY-shuh-nul).