English pronunciation

How to pronounce “complete”

Phonetic spelling

kuhm-PLEET

IPA /kəmˈpɫit/

Syllable stress

com·plete

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How do you spell “complete”?

c o m p l e t e

“complete” is spelled C-O-M-P-L-E-T-E. It is pronounced kuhm-PLEET, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I need to complete this form before lunch.

  • She stayed late to complete her homework.

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