how to pronounce compliments
/ˈkɑːmpləmɛnts/
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compliments is pronounced in three syllables
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video examples of compliments pronunciation
An example use of compliments in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… one of the greatest compliments I've …”
meanings of compliments
noun:
- Plural of compliment.
- Good wishes.
compliments frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR
the word compliments occurs in english on average 6.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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