How to pronounce combinationally
Say it like kahm-bih-NAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Combinationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- kahm
- bih
- NAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combinationally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of combinationally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-bih-NAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does combinationally mean?
- In a combinational manner.
Where does combinationally come from?
From combinational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with combinationally
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Questions about saying combinationally
How do you pronounce combinationally?
Say kahm-bih-NAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combinationally?
Combinationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kahm · bih · NAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is combinationally 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 /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənəli/ (kom-bih-NAY-shuh-nuh-lee).