How to pronounce complexions
Say it like kum-PLEK-shunz. Complexions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEK).
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- kum
- PLEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complexions 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.
- PLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of complexions
American and British speakers say complexions in essentially the same way: /kəmˈplɛkʃənz/ in the US and /kəmˈplɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PLEK-shunz.
What does complexions mean?
- plural of complexion How to pronounce complexion
Words that rhyme with complexions
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of complexions.
Questions about saying complexions
How do you pronounce complexions?
Say kum-PLEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈplɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /kəmˈplɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complexions?
Complexions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEK). Broken into parts: kum · PLEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say complexions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈplɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /kəmˈplɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.