complimentary
/ˌkɑm.pləˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/
Syllables com·pli·men·ta·ry
Stress com-pli-MEN-ta-ry
Phonics Breakdown
com
/kɑm/
short o
pli
/plə/
schwa
men
/men/
short e
ta
/t̬ɚ/
r控元音
ry
/i/
y vowel i
Meaning
given free of charge; expressing praise or admiration
Sound Reference
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com=/kɑm/(common) + pli=/plə/(apply) + men=/men/(men) + ta=/tɚ/(water) + ry=/i/(happy)
Example
Guests receive complimentary breakfast at the hotel.