To pronounce "complication", say COMPL-ic-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"complication" has 4 syllables: compl-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Complication" has 4 syllables: compl · ic · at · ion.
Complication: The act or process of complicating.
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