How to pronounce complied
Say it like kum-PLYDE. Complied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYDE).
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- kum
- PLYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complied 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.
- PLYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of complied
American and British speakers say complied in essentially the same way: /kəmˈplaɪd/ in the US and /kəmˈplaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLYDE.
What does complied mean?
- simple past and past participle of comply How to pronounce comply
Words that rhyme with complied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of complied.
Questions about saying complied
How do you pronounce complied?
Say kum-PLYDE. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈplaɪd/. In British English it is /kəmˈplaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complied?
Complied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYDE). Broken into parts: kum · PLYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say complied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈplaɪd/ and the British form is /kəmˈplaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.