To pronounce "combine", say COMB-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈbaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kəmˈbaɪn/
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"combine" has 3 syllables: comb-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We can't finish harvesting because our combine is stuck in the mud.”
verb
“Combine the milk and the hot water in a large bowl. I'm combining business and pleasure on this trip.”
“Joe combines the intelligence of a rock with the honesty of a politician.”
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"Combine" has 3 syllables: comb · in · e.
The IPA transcription of "combine" is /kəmˈbaɪn/.
Combine: A combine harvester
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