How many syllables in "complainant"?

"complainant" has 3 lettergrepen (com - plain - ant).

How to divide "complainant"?

"complainant" divides into 3 parts: com · plain · ant.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"complainant": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·plain·ant

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com-PLAIN-ant(com · plain · ant)○ ● ○

Stress in "complainant" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpleɪ.nənt⁄

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IPAkəmˈpleɪ.nənt

Lettergrepencom·plain·ant

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