How to pronounce Complimentary in English

Complimentary is pronounced kom-plə-MEN-tə-ree (IPA /ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntəri/). Stress 'MEN' in the middle — 'kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree'.

IPA: /ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntəri/

Syllables: kom · plə · MEN · tə · ree

Common ESL mistake: Learners stress 'kom' saying 'COMP-limentary'.

Tip: Stress 'MEN' in the middle — 'kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree'.

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