How to Pronounce "complications"
word
/ˌkɑmpɫəˈkeɪʃənz/
kom-pli-KAY-shuhnz
/kˌɒmplɪkˈeɪʃənz/
kom-pli-KAY-shuhnz
Definition
Problems or difficulties that make a situation more complex. In medicine, 'complications' are new health problems that happen while treating a disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɑmpɫəˈkeɪʃənz/
British English
/kˌɒmplɪkˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kom-pli-KAY-shuhnz
UK
kom-pli-KAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
We didn't expect so many complications during our trip.
There were some complications with the project.
Diabetes can cause serious complications.
She recovered well, even though there were a few complications.