How many syllables in "complaint"?

"complaint" has 2 sílabas (com - plaint).

How to divide "complaint"?

"complaint" divides into 2 parts: com · plaint.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"complaint": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:com·plaint

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com-PLAINT(com · plaint)○ ●

Stress in "complaint" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpleɪnt⁄

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