How to pronounce combustive
Say it like kum-BUHS-tiv. Combustive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS).
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- kum
- BUHS
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combustive 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.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of combustive
American and British speakers say combustive in essentially the same way: /kəmˈbʌstɪv/ in the US and /kəmˈbʌstɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-BUHS-tiv.
What does combustive mean?
- Of, pertaining to, caused by, or partaking in combustion.
Where does combustive come from?
By surface analysis, combust + -ive.
Questions about saying combustive
How do you pronounce combustive?
Say kum-BUHS-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈbʌstɪv/. In British English it is /kəmˈbʌstɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combustive?
Combustive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS). Broken into parts: kum · BUHS · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say combustive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈbʌstɪv/ and the British form is /kəmˈbʌstɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.