How to pronounce combing
Say it like KOH-ming. Combing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkoʊmɪŋ/KOH-ming
UK British/ˈkəʊmɪŋ/KOH-ming
- KOH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of combing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-ming.
What does combing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of comb How to pronounce comb
- The act by which something is combed.“My hair needs frequent combings; otherwise, it gets matted.”
- Individual hairs that drop out when the hair is combed.
- Alternative spelling of coaming.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with combing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combing.
Questions about saying combing
How do you pronounce combing?
Say KOH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combing?
Combing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ming.
Is combing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊmɪŋ/ (KOH-ming).