How to Pronounce Combination

To pronounce "combination", say comb-in-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˌɒmbɪnˈeɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “combination”

Break "combination" into 4 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does combination mean?

noun

  1. The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
  2. An object formed by combining.

Synonyms

fusionmerger

Antonyms

divisionseparationpermutation

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Words that rhyme with combination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

combiningcombinecompoundingcombinedmergemergedmergermerging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "combination"?▾

"Combination" has 4 syllables: comb · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "combination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "combination" is /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/.

What does "combination" mean?▾

Combination: The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

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