English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Completely Pronunciation
Completely is pronounced kuhm-PLEET-lee, IPA /kəmˈplitli/.
kuhm-PLEET-lee
US /kəmˈplitli/ · UK /kəmˈpliːtli/
Syllables: kuhm · PLEET · lee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adverb: Totally, with nothing left out.
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Completely in a Sentence
- The road was completely blocked.
- I completely forgot about the meeting.
- She was completely honest about it.
Common Mispronunciations of Completely
Not kuhm-PLEE-lee
Quick American speech does swallow that t, but the careful form sounds it between the two l blocks.
Not KAHM-pleet-lee
PLEET carries the word, and completely, completeness and completion all keep it there.
Tip: Compleetly with two e letters is a frequent misspelling, and the sound gives no clue which version is right.
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