How many syllables in "complainer"?

"complainer" has 3 syllabes (com - plain - er).

How to divide "complainer"?

"complainer" divides into 3 parts: com · plain · er.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"complainer": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:com·plain·er

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com-PLAIN-er(com · plain · er)○ ● ○

Stress in "complainer" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpleɪnər⁄

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How many syllables in "complainer"?: "complainer" has 3 syllabes (com - plain - er).
How to divide "complainer"?: "complainer" divides into 3 parts: com · plain · er.
Where is the stress in "complainer"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "complainer"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... plain... er) and listen on SayItVid.