How to pronounce complicates
Say it like KAHM-plih-kayts. Complicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
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US American/ˈkɑmplɪˌkeɪts/KAHM-plih-kayts
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- KAHM
- plih
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complicates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does complicates mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of complicate How to pronounce complicate
Questions about saying complicates
How do you pronounce complicates?
Say KAHM-plih-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmplɪˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complicates?
Complicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · plih · kayts.