How to pronounce combinator
Say it like KAHM-bih-nay-ter. Combinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
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- KAHM
- bih
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combinator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of combinator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOM-bih-nay-tuh.
What does combinator mean?
- A lambda expression which has no free variables in it.
Questions about saying combinator
How do you pronounce combinator?
Say KAHM-bih-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmbɪˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmbɪˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combinator?
Combinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · bih · nay · ter.
Is combinator 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 /ˈkɒmbɪˌneɪtə/ (KOM-bih-nay-tuh).