How to pronounce combined
Say it like kum-BYND. Combined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYND).
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- kum
- BYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of combined
American and British speakers say combined in essentially the same way: /kəmˈbaɪnd/ in the US and /kəmˈbaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-BYND.
What does combined mean?
- made or joined or united into one
Words that rhyme with combined
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combined.
Questions about saying combined
How do you pronounce combined?
Say kum-BYND. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈbaɪnd/. In British English it is /kəmˈbaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combined?
Combined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYND). Broken into parts: kum · BYND.
Do Americans and Brits say combined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈbaɪnd/ and the British form is /kəmˈbaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.