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