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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'kum' sound. Slightly open your mouth and make a short 'kuh' like 'come'.
Follow with 'pleyn'. Round your lips as if to say 'play' and then end with an 'n' sound.
Stress the second syllable 'plain', since it carries the primary emphasis.
mispronouncing (com-plan)
putting stress on the first syllable (COM-plain)
dropping the 'n' (com-plain)
Start with the 'kum' sound. It's similar to the word 'come' with a schwa.
Then 'plain' follows, with a more pronounced 'l', typical of British accents.
Stress remains on the second syllable 'plain'.
mispronouncing (com-plan)
putting stress on the first syllable (COM-plain)
dropping the 'n' (com-plain)
The stress is on the second syllable, 'plain'.
No, the 'n' should be pronounced.
Yes, the 'plain' part of 'complain' sounds like the word 'plain'.
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance.
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
An expression of dissatisfaction.
/kəmˈpleɪnər/
A person who often complains.
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
The act of expressing discontent.
Complaint has a 't' sound at the end, unlike 'complain'.
Complainer extends with 'er', adding a schwa sound.
Complaining ends with 'ing', adding a nasal sound distinct from 'plain'.
Ensure your tongue lightly touches the roof of your mouth for the 'l' in 'plain'.
Practice emphasizing the second syllable to maintain correct pronunciation.
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