To pronounce "completely", say compl-ET-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɫitɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kəmˈpɫitɫi/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/kəmplˈiːtli/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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To pronounce "completely", say compl-ET-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɫitɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Completely" has 3 syllables: compl · et · ely.
The IPA transcription of "completely" is /kəmˈpɫitɫi/.
Completely: In a complete manner; thoroughly.
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