How to pronounce competently
Say it like KOM-puh-tint-lee. Competently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑmpətɪntli/KOM-puh-tint-lee
UK British/ˈkɒmpətɪntli/KOM-puh-tint-lee
- KOM
- puh
- tint
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of competently
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOM-puh-tint-lee.
What does competently mean?
adverb
- In a competent manner.
Where does competently come from?
From competent + -ly.
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Questions about saying competently
How do you pronounce competently?
Say KOM-puh-tint-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpətɪntli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpətɪntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competently?
Competently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · puh · tint · lee.
Is competently pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmpətɪntli/ (KOM-puh-tint-lee).