How do you pronounce "complexion"?

In American English: /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ (kuhm-PLEHKSH-uhn). In British English: /kəmplˈɛkʃən/ (kuhmpl-EHKSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ (kuhm-PLEHKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kəmplˈɛkʃən/ (kuhmpl-EHKSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ (kuhm-PLEHKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kəmplˈɛkʃən/ (kuhmpl-EHKSH-uhn).

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complexion

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/kəmˈplɛkʃən/

kuhm-PLEHKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·plɛkʃplex·ənion

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