How to pronounce complements
Say it like KOM-pluh-munts. Complements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- pluh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complements 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of complements
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pluh-munts.
What does complements mean?
- plural of complement How to pronounce complement
- third-person singular simple present indicative of complement How to pronounce complement
Questions about saying complements
How do you pronounce complements?
Say KOM-pluh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpləmənts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpləmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complements?
Complements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pluh · munts.
Is complements 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 /ˈkɒmpləmənts/ (KOM-pluh-munts).