How to pronounce combining
Say it like kum-BY-ning. Combining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- kum
- BY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combining 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.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of combining
American and British speakers say combining in essentially the same way: /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-BY-ning.
What does combining mean?
- an occurrence that results in things being united
- the act of combining things to form a new whole
Words that rhyme with combining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combining.
Questions about saying combining
How do you pronounce combining?
Say kum-BY-ning. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combining?
Combining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: kum · BY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say combining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.