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How to pronounce complains in British English

“complains” pronunciation by British speakers

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“complains” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Hoy complains about the government delivering.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. complains that we have published it.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “complains”

Words one sound away from complains — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “complains”

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