How to Pronounce Complicit

To pronounce "complicit", say COMPL-ic-it — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “complicit”

"complicit" has 3 syllables: compl-ic-it. It rhymes with elicit and implicit, if that helps it stick.

What does complicit mean?

adjective

  1. Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.

Synonyms

complicitous

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Words that rhyme with complicit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elicitimplicitsolicitillicitexplicitbissetbissettblissettexplicitegrissett

Related words

complicityaccomplicecollusionconnivanceconspiratorialco-conspiratoraccessorybystander

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "complicit"?▾

"Complicit" has 3 syllables: compl · ic · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "complicit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "complicit" is /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/.

What does "complicit" mean?▾

Complicit: Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.

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