How do you pronounce "combative"?

In American English: /kəmˈbætɪv/ (kuhm-BAT-iv). In British English: /kˈɒmbətɪv/ (K-omb-uht). In Canadian English: /kəmˈbætɪv/ (kuhm-BAT-iv). In Australian English: /kˈɒmbətˌɪv/ (K-omb-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈbætɪv/ (kuhm-BAT-iv), while in British English it's /kˈɒmbətɪv/ (K-omb-uht).

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combative

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/kəmˈbætɪv/

kuhm-BAT-iv

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·bætbat·ɪvive

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