How to Pronounce Complications

To pronounce "complications", say COMPL-ic-at-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

COMPL-ic-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “complications”

"complications" has 4 syllables: compl-ic-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does complications mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of complicating.
  2. The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.

Words that rhyme with complications

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

complicatednesssnarltangleknottinessramificationcomplicatingaftereffectschallenges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "complications"?▾

"Complications" has 4 syllables: compl · ic · at · ions.

What does "complications" mean?▾

Complications: The act or process of complicating.

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