How to Pronounce "complain about"
expression
kəmˈpɫeɪn/ /əˈbaʊt
kuhm-PLANE uh-BOWT
kəmplˈeɪn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
kuhm-PLANE uh-BOWT
Definition
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something, often telling others what you do not like or what is wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɫeɪn/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
kəmplˈeɪn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PLANE uh-BOWT
UK
kuhm-PLANE uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
She always complains about the weather.
Do not complain about your homework.
He complains about the food in this restaurant.
People love to complain about traffic, but rarely do anything to fix it.