How to pronounce competes
Say it like kum-PEETS. Competes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEETS).
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- kum
- PEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competes 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.
- PEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of competes
American and British speakers say competes in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpits/ in the US and /kəmˈpiːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PEETS.
What does competes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compete How to pronounce compete
Words that rhyme with competes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of competes.
Questions about saying competes
How do you pronounce competes?
Say kum-PEETS. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpits/. In British English it is /kəmˈpiːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competes?
Competes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEETS). Broken into parts: kum · PEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say competes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpits/ and the British form is /kəmˈpiːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.