How to pronounce coombe
Say it like KOOMB. Coombe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOOMB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coombe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOMBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of coombe
American and British speakers say coombe in essentially the same way: /kumb/ in the US and /kuːmb/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOMB.
What does coombe mean?
- Alternative form of combe.
Questions about saying coombe
How do you pronounce coombe?
Say KOOMB. The American pronunciation is /kumb/. In British English it is /kuːmb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coombe?
Coombe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOMB.
Do Americans and Brits say coombe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kumb/ and the British form is /kuːmb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.