How to pronounce complementing
Say it like KOM-pluh-men-ting. Complementing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- pluh
- men
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complementing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of complementing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pluh-men-ting.
What does complementing mean?
- present participle and gerund of complement How to pronounce complement
Questions about saying complementing
How do you pronounce complementing?
Say KOM-pluh-men-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complementing?
Complementing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pluh · men · ting.
Is complementing 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 /ˈkɒmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/ (KOM-pluh-men-ting).