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combat
Definition:
(nou) an engagement fought between two military forces (nou) the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒmbæt
Examples:
The combat was accordingly known as the Battle of the Crater.
There was no melee combat in the very beginning of the battle.
The battle was the first combat of the Northern Virginia Campaign.
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Common mistakes of combat pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "com-'bat" instead of the correct "ˈkɒm.bæt" (UK) or "ˈkɑm.bæt" (US). Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": People often pronounce the "t" in "combat" too forcefully, making it sound like "com-bat" instead of the smoother "ˈkɒm.bæt" (UK) or "ˈkɑm.bæt" (US). Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the vowel.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some might pronounce "combat" as "com-bat," neglecting the short vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˈkɒm.bæt" (UK) or "ˈkɑm.bæt" (US). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, which should be quick and clear.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "combat" with "combatant," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Combat" is pronounced "ˈkɒm.bæt" (UK) or "ˈkɑm.bæt" (US), while "combatant" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Practice saying each word separately to distinguish them.
- Mispronouncing the initial "c": Some may pronounce the "c" in "combat" as a hard "k," saying "kombat." The correct pronunciation is "ˈkɒm.bæt" (UK) or "ˈkɑm.bæt" (US). Tip: Remember the soft "c" sound as in "come."