How to pronounce comby
Say it like KOH-mee. Comby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comby 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comby
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-mee.
What does comby mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a comb.
- Of a wheel: having a defect consisting of a network of fine cracks covering a small area of the tread.
Where does comby come from?
From comb + -y.
Words that rhyme with comby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comby.
Questions about saying comby
How do you pronounce comby?
Say KOH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comby?
Comby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · mee.
Is comby 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 /ˈkəʊmi/ (KOH-mee).