How to Pronounce Complaint

To pronounce "complaint", say COMPL-aint — 2 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpleɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “complaint”

"complaint" has 2 syllables: compl-aint. It rhymes with quaint and faint, if that helps it stick.

What does complaint mean?

noun

  1. The act of complaining.
  2. A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern.

    “I have no complaints about the quality of his work, but I don't enjoy his company.”

Synonyms

(criminal) charges(penal) chargecomplaint of an offence/offensecriminal complaintcriminal informationinforming the police/authoritiesnotification of the police/authoritiesreporting an offence/offense to the police/authorities

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Words that rhyme with complaint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quaintfaintfeinttaintplaintacquaintrestraintconstrainthaintsaintpaintdaint

Related words

ailmentillallegationchargecomplaininggripequerimonycomplain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "complaint"?▾

"Complaint" has 2 syllables: compl · aint.

What is the IPA transcription of "complaint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "complaint" is /kəmˈpleɪnt/.

What does "complaint" mean?▾

Complaint: The act of complaining.

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