How to Pronounce "compulsively"
word
kəmˈpəɫsɪvɫi
kuhm-PUHL-siv-lee
kəmpˈʌlsɪvli
kuhm-PUL-siv-lee
Definition
In a way that is driven by an uncontrollable urge or need, often repeated and difficult to stop, even if one does not want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpəɫsɪvɫi
British English
kəmpˈʌlsɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PUHL-siv-lee
UK
kuhm-PUL-siv-lee
Listen in Context
She washes her hands compulsively.
Tom checks his email compulsively.
He eats sweets compulsively when he’s stressed.
He started scrolling through social media compulsively after the breakup.