How to pronounce complacently
Say it like kum-PLAY-sunt-lee. Complacently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- kum
- PLAY
- sunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complacently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of complacently
American and British speakers say complacently in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/ in the US and /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLAY-sunt-lee.
What does complacently mean?
- In a complacent manner; overly calm and contented; not troubled.
Where does complacently come from?
From complacent + -ly.
Questions about saying complacently
How do you pronounce complacently?
Say kum-PLAY-sunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/. In British English it is /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complacently?
Complacently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: kum · PLAY · sunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say complacently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/ and the British form is /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.