How many syllables in complementary?
Syllables in complementary
4
com·ple·men·tary
Complementary has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say complementary
| Said as /ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntɹi/ | 4 syllables, com-ple-MEN-tary · da-da-DUM-da |
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| Said as /ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntʃi/ | 4 syllables, com-ple-MEN-tary · da-da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 13 |
To count it yourself, say complementary slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, ple, men, tary. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in complementary?
- Complementary has four syllables.
- How do you divide complementary into syllables?
- Complementary divides as com-ple-men-tary.
- Which syllable is stressed in complementary?
- The third syllable (com-ple-MEN-tary).