complexion

/kəmˈplɛkʃən/

Syllables com·plex·ion

Stress com-PLEX-ion

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kəm/

schwa

plex

/plɛks/

short e

ion

/ʃən/

tion suffix

Meaning

the natural color and condition of a person’s skin, especially the face

Sound Reference

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com=/kəm/(company) + plex=/plɛks/(complex) + ion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Regular exercise can improve your complexion.