How to Pronounce "complication"
word
/ˌkɑmpɫəˈkeɪʃən/
kahm-pli-KAY-shuhn
/kˌɒmplɪkˈeɪʃən/
kom-pli-KAY-shuhn
Definition
A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with, or an additional medical problem resulting from another disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɑmpɫəˈkeɪʃən/
British English
/kˌɒmplɪkˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahm-pli-KAY-shuhn
UK
kom-pli-KAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
He had a complication after his surgery.
The project faced a serious complication.
If there is any complication, let me know.
There was an unexpected complication, so the meeting had to be postponed.