How many syllables in complain?

Syllables in complain

2

com·plain

Complain has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say complain

Pronunciation/kəmˈpleɪn/
2 syllables, com-PLAIN · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say complain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, plain. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with complain

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Questions

How many syllables are in complain?
Complain has two syllables.
How do you divide complain into syllables?
Complain divides as com-plain.
Which syllable is stressed in complain?
The second syllable (com-PLAIN).

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