How to pronounce complaisant
Say it like kum-PLAY-sunt. Complaisant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- kum
- PLAY
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complaisant 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of complaisant
American and British speakers say complaisant in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ in the US and /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLAY-sunt.
What does complaisant mean?
- Compliant.
- Willing to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
Where does complaisant come from?
From French complaisant (“willing to please”), from complaire, from Latin complacēre (“please well”), from com- (“with”) + placeō (“please”).
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Questions about saying complaisant
How do you pronounce complaisant?
Say kum-PLAY-sunt. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪsənt/. In British English it is /kəmˈpleɪsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complaisant?
Complaisant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: kum · PLAY · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say complaisant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ and the British form is /kəmˈpleɪsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as complaisant?
Complaisant sounds the same as complacent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.