How to pronounce "combine"

combine

Noun
American
/ˈkɑm.baɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

com bine

How natives say combine

British
/ˈkɒm.baɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

com bine

How natives say combine

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'k' sound.

  • Say 'ah' as in 'car'.

  • End with 'bine', where 'i' sounds like 'eye'.

Common Mistakes

  • com-been (com-bean)

  • come-bine (come-bine)

  • comm-bine (comm-bine)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'k' sound.

  • Say 'o' as in 'pot'.

  • End with 'bine', where 'i' sounds like 'eye'.

common mistakes

  • com-been (com-bean)

  • come-bine (come-bine)

  • comm-bine (comm-bine)

FAQ

Why do I hear 'bean' instead of 'bine'?

Make sure to pronounce the 'i' as 'eye', not as 'ee'.

Is the first part like 'come' or 'comb'?

Start with a clear 'k' sound and a short 'o', like 'com'.

Where is the stress in 'combine'?

The stress is on the first syllable: COM-bine.

Definition

combine

A machine used in farming to harvest crops.

Word Family

combine

/kəmˈbaɪn/

verb

To join or merge together.

Example: Combine the ingredients in a bowl.

combination

/ˌkɒm.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

A result of combining.

Example: This is a new combination of flavors.

combined

/kəmˈbaɪnd/

adjective

Two or more things joined.

Example: The combined efforts worked well.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Verb form 'combine' stresses the second part.

Combination has three syllables, starting with 'comb'.

Combined ends with a 'd' sound.

Pro Tips

Focus on stress

Ensure the stress is on the first syllable in the noun form.

Differentiate noun and verb

Remember the noun form starts with 'com', verb form's stress is on 'bine'.

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/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

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/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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