How to Pronounce Complaints

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəmˈpleɪnts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “complaints”

"complaints" has 2 syllables: compl-aints. It rhymes with constraints and restraints, if that helps it stick.

What does complaints 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

Words that rhyme with complaints

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

constraintsrestraintsplaintspaintsfeintsfaintsspraintstaintssaints

Related words

ailmentillallegationchargeaccusationsaccusedactionsailments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "complaints"?▾

"Complaints" has 2 syllables: compl · aints.

What is the IPA transcription of "complaints"?▾

The IPA transcription of "complaints" is /kəmˈpleɪnts/.

What does "complaints" mean?▾

Complaints: The act of complaining.

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