How to pronounce complainings
Say it like kum-PLAY-ningz. Complainings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- kum
- PLAY
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complainings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of complainings
American and British speakers say complainings in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋz/ in the US and /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLAY-ningz.
What does complainings mean?
- plural of complaining How to pronounce complaining
Questions about saying complainings
How do you pronounce complainings?
Say kum-PLAY-ningz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complainings?
Complainings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: kum · PLAY · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say complainings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋz/ and the British form is /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.