To pronounce "complimented", say COMPL-im-ent-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
complimented
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"complimented" has 4 syllables: compl-im-ent-ed. It rhymes with disoriented and demented, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: complemented — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Complimented" has 4 syllables: compl · im · ent · ed.
Complimented: To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).
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