How to pronounce combines
Say it like kum-BYNZ. Combines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYNZ).
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- kum
- BYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combines 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.
- BYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of combines
American and British speakers say combines in essentially the same way: /kəmˈbaɪnz/ in the US and /kəmˈbaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-BYNZ.
What does combines mean?
- plural of combine How to pronounce combine“We have eighteen combines in the field at any given time.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of combine How to pronounce combine“He combines the best of classical music with the excitement of the modern sound.”
Questions about saying combines
How do you pronounce combines?
Say kum-BYNZ. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈbaɪnz/. In British English it is /kəmˈbaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combines?
Combines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYNZ). Broken into parts: kum · BYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say combines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈbaɪnz/ and the British form is /kəmˈbaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.