How to pronounce comely
Say it like KUHM-lee. Comely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comely
American and British speakers say comely in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmli/ in the US and /ˈkʌmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-lee.
What does comely mean?
- Of a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or handsome.“a comely woman”
- Of a person, an action, behavior, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
- Of a thing: beautiful, elegant, well-composed; also, delicate, fine.
Where does comely come from?
Middle High German gomelīh, komelīh
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Questions about saying comely
How do you pronounce comely?
Say KUHM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmli/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comely?
Comely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say comely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmli/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.