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Move to 'pli' with a short i sound, like in 'lid'.
End with 'ment' with a schwa sound in 'ment', like in 'moment'.
com-plee-ment
compl-ment
com-ply-ment
Start with 'com' with an 'o' sound like in 'lot'.
Move to 'pli' with a short i sound, like in 'lid'.
End with 'ment' with a schwa sound in 'ment', like in 'moment'.
com-plee-ment
compl-ment
com-ply-ment
The 'i' is short, as in 'lid', to match the typical English pronunciation pattern.
In American English, 'com' sounds like 'come'.
Yes, the stress is on the first syllable 'com'.
A nice thing said about someone or something.
/ˈkɒmplɪmɛnt/
Something that completes or goes well with something.
/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri/
Expressing a compliment; praising or approving.
/ˈkɒmplɪˌmentər/
A person who gives compliments.
Complement ends in '-ment' with a similar but clearer pronunciation where stress can vary by context.
Complimentary has an additional syllable and places stress on '-men-'.
Complimenter adds '-er' and changes the stress pattern.
Stress the first syllable to ensure clarity when speaking.
Practice the short 'i' sound in 'compliment' to avoid confusion with 'complement'.
