How to pronounce completely
Say it like kum-PLEET-lee. Completely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEET).
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- kum
- PLEET
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Completely 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.
- PLEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of completely
American and British speakers say completely in essentially the same way: /kəmˈplitli/ in the US and /kəmˈpliːtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLEET-lee.
What does completely mean?
- to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (whole is often used informally for wholly)“he was wholly convinced”“entirely satisfied with the meal”
- so as to be complete; with everything necessary“he had filled out the form completely”“the apartment was completely furnished”
Where does completely come from?
From complete + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with completely
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Questions about saying completely
How do you pronounce completely?
Say kum-PLEET-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈplitli/. In British English it is /kəmˈpliːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in completely?
Completely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEET). Broken into parts: kum · PLEET · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say completely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈplitli/ and the British form is /kəmˈpliːtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.