How to pronounce complemented
Say it like KOM-pluh-men-tid. Complemented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- pluh
- men
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complemented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of complemented
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pluh-men-tid.
What does complemented mean?
- Having the complementary configuration.
- simple past and past participle of complement How to pronounce complement
Questions about saying complemented
How do you pronounce complemented?
Say KOM-pluh-men-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpləˌmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpləˌmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complemented?
Complemented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pluh · men · tid.
Is complemented pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmpləˌmɛntɪd/ (KOM-pluh-men-tid).