How to Pronounce "complains"
word
/kəmˈpɫeɪnz/
kuhm-PLAYNZ
/kəmplˈeɪnz/
kuhm-PLAYNZ
Definition
To say that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something, often in an ongoing or habitual way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəmˈpɫeɪnz/
British English
/kəmplˈeɪnz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PLAYNZ
UK
kuhm-PLAYNZ
Listen in Context
She always complains when it rains.
My brother complains about his homework every day.
The customer complains about the slow service.
He never does anything—just complains all the time.