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