How to Pronounce Combe

To pronounce "combe", say COMB-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kuːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “combe”

"combe" has 2 syllables: comb-e. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

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

What does combe mean?

noun

  1. A valley, often wooded and often with no river
  2. A cirque.

Words that rhyme with combe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

capellecoombecombcanyoncanioncoombcarsecoulee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "combe"?▾

"Combe" has 2 syllables: comb · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "combe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "combe" is /kuːm/.

What does "combe" mean?▾

Combe: A valley, often wooded and often with no river

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