How to Pronounce "complement"
word
ˈkɑmpɫəmənt
KAHM-pluh-muhnt
kˈɒmplɪmənt
KOM-pli-muhnt
Definition
Something that completes or goes well with something else. In grammar, it can also mean a word or words that complete the meaning of a sentence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmpɫəmənt
British English
kˈɒmplɪmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHM-pluh-muhnt
UK
KOM-pli-muhnt
Listen in Context
Milk is a complement to cereal.
The painting's colors complement each other.
Bread can be a good complement to soup.
They are a perfect complement to each other at work.