How to pronounce completory
Say it like kum-PLEE-tuh-ree. Completory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- kum
- PLEE
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Completory 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.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of completory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PLEE-tuh-ree.
What does completory mean?
- A compline.
Where does completory come from?
From Latin complētōrium.
Words that rhyme with completory
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Questions about saying completory
How do you pronounce completory?
Say kum-PLEE-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈplitəri/. In British English it is /kəmˈpliːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in completory?
Completory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: kum · PLEE · tuh · ree.
Is completory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəmˈpliːtəri/ (kum-PLEE-tuh-ree).