How to pronounce "complexion"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "complexion"

Learn how to break down "complexion" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

com-plex-ion
3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/kəmˈplɛkʃən/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K AH0 M P L EH1 K SH AH0 N
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
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  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "complexion"

Pronunciation: /kəmˈplɛkʃən/

Noun

  • The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry.
  • The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
    Example: "a rugged complexion;  a sunburnt complexion"
  • The outward appearance of something.
  • Outlook, attitude, or point of view.
  • (loanword, especially in scientific works translated from German) An arrangement.

Verb

  • To give a colour to.