How many syllables in combat?

Syllables in combat

2

com·bat

Combat has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say combat

Said as /ˈkɑmbæt/2 syllables, COM-bat · DUM-da
Said as /kəmˈbæt/2 syllables, com-BAT · da-DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say combat slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, bat. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in combat?
Combat has two syllables.
How do you divide combat into syllables?
Combat divides as com-bat.
Which syllable is stressed in combat?
The first syllable (COM-bat).

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