To pronounce "noncombatants", say NONC-omb-at-ants — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"noncombatants" has 4 syllables: nonc-omb-at-ants. It rhymes with combatants and patents, if that helps it stick.
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"Noncombatants" has 4 syllables: nonc · omb · at · ants.
Noncombatants: A non-fighting member of the armed forces.
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