How to pronounce complained
Say it like kum-PLAYND. Complained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAYND).
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- kum
- PLAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complained 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.
- PLAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of complained
American and British speakers say complained in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpleɪnd/ in the US and /kəmˈpleɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLAYND.
What does complained mean?
- simple past and past participle of complain How to pronounce complain
Words that rhyme with complained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of complained.
Questions about saying complained
How do you pronounce complained?
Say kum-PLAYND. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪnd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpleɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complained?
Complained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAYND). Broken into parts: kum · PLAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say complained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpleɪnd/ and the British form is /kəmˈpleɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.