How do you pronounce "complacency"?

In American English: /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/ (kuhm-PLAYS-uhns-ee). In British English: /kəmplˈeɪsənsi/ (kuhmpl-AYS-uhns-ee). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/ (kuhm-PLAYS-uhns-ee). In Australian English: /kəmplˈeɪsənsi/ (kuhmpl-AYS-uhns-ee).

Is "complacency" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/ (kuhm-PLAYS-uhns-ee), while in British English it's /kəmplˈeɪsənsi/ (kuhmpl-AYS-uhns-ee).

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complacency

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/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/

kuhm-PLAYS-uhns-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·pleɪspla·ənscen·icy

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