How do you pronounce complained?

The recorded pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪnd/.

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complained

/kəmˈpleɪnd/

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Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English

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uncomplained

remained explained trained obtained gained contained self-contained maintained sustained retained detained stained

How do you pronounce complained?: The recorded pronunciation is /kəmˈpleɪnd/.
What does complained mean?: simple past and past participle of complain

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