How to Pronounce "complained"
word
/kəmˈpɫeɪnd/
kuhm-PLAYND
/kəmplˈeɪnd/
kuhm-PLAYND
Definition
Said that you were unhappy or not satisfied with something, often telling someone about a problem or something you don't like. Past tense of 'complain'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəmˈpɫeɪnd/
British English
/kəmplˈeɪnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PLAYND
UK
kuhm-PLAYND
Listen in Context
They complained to the manager about the noise.
I complained because my food was cold.
He complained all day about his job.
No one complained when the meeting went long.