How to Pronounce “complain

word

/kəmˈpɫeɪn/
kuhm-PLAYN
/kəmplˈeɪn/
kuhm-PLAYN

IPA Transcription

American English

/kəmˈpɫeɪn/

British English

/kəmplˈeɪn/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

kuhm-PLAYN

UK

kuhm-PLAYN

Listen in Context

The guests complained about the cold room.

He complains when the bus is late.

She went to the manager to complain about the food.

I’m not trying to complain, but this coffee is barely warm.