How to pronounce complainy
Say it like kum-PLAY-nee. Complainy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- kum
- PLAY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complainy 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of complainy
American and British speakers say complainy in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpleɪni/ in the US and /kəmˈpleɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLAY-nee.
What does complainy mean?
- Tending to complain; peevish.
Where does complainy come from?
From complain + -y.
Words that rhyme with complainy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of complainy.
Questions about saying complainy
How do you pronounce complainy?
Say kum-PLAY-nee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪni/. In British English it is /kəmˈpleɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complainy?
Complainy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: kum · PLAY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say complainy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpleɪni/ and the British form is /kəmˈpleɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.