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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable plain
  • 8 letters
Syllables
com-plain: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: com-PLAIN.
Pronunciation
/kəmˈpleɪn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as com-plain.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide complain into syllables?

complain divides as com-plain. com-plain: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in complain?

Complain has 2 syllables (com-plain).

Which syllable is stressed in complain?

The stressed syllable in complain is plain. The 2nd syllable is stressed: com-PLAIN.

How do you pronounce complain?

/kəmˈpleɪn/ in American English.