How Many Syllables In Combine?
2syllables
Combine has 2 syllables, com-bine. It is a disyllabic word.
combine
/kəmˈbaɪn/ UK /kəmˈbaɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bine.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.baɪn/
Division By Letters
com-bine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Combine
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Combine Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | /kəmˈbaɪn/ | /kəmˈbaɪn/ | 2 |
| Noun (machine) | /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ | /ˈkɑːm.baɪn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in combine?
Combine has 2 syllables, com-bine. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈbaɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in combine?
The second syllable, bine, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of combine?
Combine has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide combine into syllables?
By sound, kəm.baɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-bine.