How to Pronounce Combust

To pronounce "combust", say COMB-ust — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “combust”

"combust" has 2 syllables: comb-ust. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.

What does combust mean?

noun

  1. That which undergoes burning.

verb

  1. To burn; to catch fire.
  2. To erupt with enthusiasm or boisterousness.

adjective

  1. Burnt.
  2. In close conjunction with the sun (so that its astrological influence is "burnt up"), sometimes specified to be within 8 degrees 30'.

Words that rhyme with combust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

burnfireflameconflagrateself-igniteblaze

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "combust"?▾

"Combust" has 2 syllables: comb · ust.

What does "combust" mean?▾

Combust: That which undergoes burning.

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