How to pronounce competed
Say it like kum-PEE-tid. Competed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- kum
- PEE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of competed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PEE-tid.
What does competed mean?
- simple past and past participle of compete How to pronounce compete
Words that rhyme with competed
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Questions about saying competed
How do you pronounce competed?
Say kum-PEE-tid. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpitɪd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpiːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competed?
Competed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: kum · PEE · tid.
Is competed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəmˈpiːtɪd/ (kum-PEE-tid).