How to Pronounce "complementary"
word
ˌkɑmpɫəˈmɛntɹi/, /ˌkɑmpɫəˈmɛntʃi
kahm-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree
kˌɒmplɪmˈɛntəɹi
kom-pli-MEN-tuh-ree
Definition
When two things are complementary, they combine well together because each one makes the other better or more complete. The word is often used for skills, products, colors, or roles that enhance each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑmpɫəˈmɛntɹi/, /ˌkɑmpɫəˈmɛntʃi
British English
kˌɒmplɪmˈɛntəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahm-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree
UK
kom-pli-MEN-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Blue and orange are complementary colors.
Their skills are complementary; she is creative and he is organized.
The two medicines are complementary when used together.
These two companies have complementary products that expand each other's markets.