How to pronounce incompletely
Say it like in-kum-PLEET-lee. Incompletely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEET).
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- in
- kum
- PLEET
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incompletely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 incompletely
American and British speakers say incompletely in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkəmˈplitli/ in the US and /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kum-PLEET-lee.
What does incompletely mean?
- In an incomplete manner.
- To an incomplete degree.
Where does incompletely come from?
From incomplete + -ly.
Words that rhyme with incompletely
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Questions about saying incompletely
How do you pronounce incompletely?
Say in-kum-PLEET-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəmˈplitli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incompletely?
Incompletely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEET). Broken into parts: in · kum · PLEET · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say incompletely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkəmˈplitli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.