How to Pronounce "complaining"
word
/kəmˈpɫeɪnɪŋ/
kuhm-PLAYN-ing
/kəmplˈeɪnɪŋ/
kuhm-PLAYN-ing
Definition
Expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or unhappiness about something. It can refer to making one complaint or to speaking negatively again and again.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəmˈpɫeɪnɪŋ/
British English
/kəmplˈeɪnɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PLAYN-ing
UK
kuhm-PLAYN-ing
Listen in Context
The kids are complaining about the cold weather.
She is complaining because her food is cold.
He kept complaining during the long bus ride.
I'm not complaining, but I definitely wouldn't say no to a free upgrade.