How to pronounce compulsively
Say it like kum-PUHL-siv-lee. Compulsively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- kum
- PUHL
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compulsively 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.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of compulsively
American and British speakers say compulsively in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/ in the US and /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PUHL-siv-lee.
What does compulsively mean?
- In a compulsive manner; obsessively.
Where does compulsively come from?
From compulsive + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with compulsively
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Questions about saying compulsively
How do you pronounce compulsively?
Say kum-PUHL-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/. In British English it is /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compulsively?
Compulsively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: kum · PUHL · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say compulsively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/ and the British form is /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.