How to pronounce complainant
Say it like kum-PLAY-nunt. Complainant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- kum
- PLAY
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complainant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of complainant
American and British speakers say complainant in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ in the US and /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLAY-nunt.
What does complainant mean?
- One who makes complaint, one who complains.
- The party that brings a civil lawsuit against another; the plaintiff.
- An alleged victim in a criminal investigation or trial.
Where does complainant come from?
From Old French complaignant, present participle of complaindre.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying complainant
How do you pronounce complainant?
Say kum-PLAY-nunt. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪnənt/. In British English it is /kəmˈpleɪnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complainant?
Complainant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: kum · PLAY · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say complainant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ and the British form is /kəmˈpleɪnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.