How to Pronounce "complex"
word
/ˈkɑmpɫɛks/, /kəmˈpɫɛks/
KAHM-pleks (noun), kuhm-PLEKS (verb)
/ˈkɒmplɛks/, /kəmˈplɛks/
KOM-pleks (noun), kuhm-PLEKS (verb)
Definition
Something complex has many connected parts, details, or ideas, so it is not simple or easy to understand. As a noun, it can also mean a group of buildings or related things in one place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑmpɫɛks/, /kəmˈpɫɛks/
British English
/ˈkɒmplɛks/, /kəmˈplɛks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHM-pleks (noun), kuhm-PLEKS (verb)
UK
KOM-pleks (noun), kuhm-PLEKS (verb)
Listen in Context
This math question is too complex for me.
The machine has a complex system inside.
They live in a large apartment complex.
It sounds simple at first, but it's actually pretty complex.