How to pronounce complications
Say it like kahm-pluh-KAY-shunz. Complications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- kahm
- pluh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Complications pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of complications
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-plih-KAY-shunz.
What does complications mean?
- plural of complication How to pronounce complication
Words that rhyme with complications
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Questions about saying complications
How do you pronounce complications?
Say kahm-pluh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpləˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in complications?
Complications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: kahm · pluh · KAY · shunz.
Is complications 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 /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/ (kom-plih-KAY-shunz).