How do you pronounce "complainant"?

In American English: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ (kuhm-PLAYN-uhnt). In British English: /kəmplˈeɪnənt/ (kuhmpl-AYN-uhnt). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ (kuhm-PLAYN-uhnt). In Australian English: /kəmplˈeɪnənt/ (kuhmpl-AYN-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ (kuhm-PLAYN-uhnt), while in British English it's /kəmplˈeɪnənt/ (kuhmpl-AYN-uhnt).

How to Pronounce "complainant"

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complainant

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/kəmˈpleɪnənt/

kuhm-PLAYN-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·pleɪnplai·əntnant

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