How to pronounce combo
Say it like KOM-boh. Combo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of combo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOM-boh.
What does combo mean?
- a small band of jazz musicians
Where does combo come from?
Clipping of combination + -o.
Words that rhyme with combo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of combo.
Questions about saying combo
How do you pronounce combo?
Say KOM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmˌboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combo?
Combo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · boh.
Is combo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ (KOM-boh).