How to Pronounce Complementation

To pronounce "complementation", say COMPL-em-ent-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COMPL-em-ent-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “complementation”

"complementation" has 5 syllables: compl-em-ent-at-ion.

What does complementation mean?

noun

  1. The replacement of a set by its complement
  2. The interaction between two genetic units such that an organism can function normally if either one is defective

Related words

additionalitycomplementaritysupplementcomplementarycomplementsupportivenessintragenicorthocomplementation

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How many syllables are in "complementation"?▾

"Complementation" has 5 syllables: compl · em · ent · at · ion.

What does "complementation" mean?▾

Complementation: The replacement of a set by its complement

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