How to Pronounce Completely

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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Syllables

Letters

/kəmˈpɫitɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəmplˈiːtli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “completely”

Break "completely" into 3 beats and lean on "ET" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with discreetly and sweetly, if that helps it stick.

What does completely mean?

adverb

(manner) In a complete manner
“Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil.”
(degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
“He is completely mad.”

Synonyms

fully totally utterly

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Words that rhyme with completely

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discreetly sweetly fleetly featly neatly meetly concretely wheatly deatley heatley keatley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "completely"?▾

"Completely" has 3 syllables: compl · et · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "completely"?▾

The IPA transcription of "completely" is /kəmˈpɫitɫi/.

What does "completely" mean?▾

Completely: (manner) In a complete manner

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