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