How to Pronounce Comb

To pronounce "comb", say COMB — one syllable, IPA /kəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comb”

"comb" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: combe, kolm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does comb mean?

noun

  1. A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.
  2. A machine used in separating choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

verb

  1. (especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.

    “I need to comb my hair before we leave the house”

  2. To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

Synonyms

cockscombcrest

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Words that rhyme with comb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloamrhizome

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comb"?▾

"Comb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "comb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comb" is /kəʊm/.

What does "comb" mean?▾

Comb: A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.

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