How to Pronounce Complexity

To pronounce "complexity", say COMPL-ex-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “complexity”

"complexity" has 3 syllables: compl-ex-ity. It rhymes with perplexity and pexity, if that helps it stick.

What does complexity mean?

noun

  1. The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
  2. That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

Synonyms

complicacy

Antonyms

simplicity

Words that rhyme with complexity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perplexitypexity

Related words

complexnesscomplicationintricacycomplexdifficultysensitivitydepthhassle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "complexity"?▾

"Complexity" has 3 syllables: compl · ex · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "complexity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "complexity" is /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/.

What does "complexity" mean?▾

Complexity: The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.

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