How to pronounce combinations
Say it like kahm-buh-NAY-shunz. Combinations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
- kahm
- buh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combinations 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of combinations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-bih-NAY-shunz.
What does combinations mean?
- plural of combination How to pronounce combination
- A one-piece form of underwear, being a combination of a vest or chemise and underpants.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with combinations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combinations.
- operations
- communications
- Stations
- congratulations
- specifications
- telecommunications
- representations
- accommodations
- salutations
Questions about saying combinations
How do you pronounce combinations?
Say kahm-buh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combinations?
Combinations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kahm · buh · NAY · shunz.
Is combinations 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 /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz/ (kom-bih-NAY-shunz).