How many syllables in "complain"?

"complain" has 2 silben (com - plain).

How to divide "complain"?

"complain" divides into 2 parts: com · plain.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (com... plain) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Silben

"complain": 2 silben.

Silben:com·plain

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com-PLAIN(com · plain)○ ●

Stress in "complain" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpleɪn⁄

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Silbencom·plain

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How many syllables in "complain"?: "complain" has 2 silben (com - plain).
How to divide "complain"?: "complain" divides into 2 parts: com · plain.
Where is the stress in "complain"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "complain"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... plain) and listen on SayItVid.