How do you pronounce "complete"?

In American English: /kəmˈpliːt/ (kuhm-PLEET). In British English: /kəmplˈiːt/ (kuhmpl-EET). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpliːt/ (kuhm-PLEET). In Australian English: /kəmplˈiːt/ (kuhmpl-EET).

Is "complete" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpliːt/ (kuhm-PLEET), while in British English it's /kəmplˈiːt/ (kuhmpl-EET).

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complete

/kəmˈpliːt/

kuhm-PLEET

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·pliːtplete

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