How to Pronounce Combatant

To pronounce "combatant", say COMB-at-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “combatant”

"combatant" has 3 syllables: comb-at-ant. It rhymes with patent and attent, if that helps it stick.

What does combatant mean?

noun

  1. A person engaged in combat, often armed.

    “Gladiators were combatants who fought to the death to entertain the public.”

adjective

  1. Contending; disposed to contend.
  2. Involving combat.

Synonyms

battlerfighter

Words that rhyme with combatant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patentattentnoncombatant

Related words

battlerbelligerentfightermilitaryscrapperwarriorfightingmilitant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "combatant"?▾

"Combatant" has 3 syllables: comb · at · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "combatant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "combatant" is /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/.

What does "combatant" mean?▾

Combatant: A person engaged in combat, often armed.

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