How do you pronounce "combat"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmbæt/ (KAHMB-at). In British English: /kˈɒmbat/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmbæt/ (KAHMB-at). In Australian English: /kˈɒmbat/ (K).

Is "combat" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmbæt/ (KAHMB-at), while in British English it's /kˈɒmbat/ (K).

How to Pronounce "combat"

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combat

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/ˈkɑːmbæt/

KAHMB-at

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmbcom·ætbat

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