word
Literary
Complement
KOM-pleh-ment
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Complement
Dictionary meaning
Something that completes or enhances something else.
Examples
- The wine is the perfect complement to the fish dish.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. Not 'compliment' (praise). 'complEment = complEte'.
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