How to Pronounce "complete and utter"
expression
kəmˈpɫit/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈətɝ
kuhm-PLEET and UHT-er
kəmplˈiːt/ /ˈænd/ /ˈʌtɐ
kuhm-PLEET and UHT-uh
Definition
Used to strongly emphasize that something is total or absolute, often with negative things like failure or chaos.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɫit/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈətɝ
British English
kəmplˈiːt/ /ˈænd/ /ˈʌtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PLEET and UHT-er
UK
kuhm-PLEET and UHT-uh
Listen in Context
It was a complete and utter disaster.
The plan was a complete and utter failure.
His excuse was a complete and utter lie.
What you said was complete and utter nonsense.