How to pronounce competing
Say it like kum-PEE-ting. Competing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- kum
- PEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of competing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PEE-ting.
What does competing mean?
- Being in the state of competition (often unintentionally).
- present participle and gerund of compete How to pronounce compete
Words that rhyme with competing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of competing.
Questions about saying competing
How do you pronounce competing?
Say kum-PEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpitɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competing?
Competing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: kum · PEE · ting.
Is competing 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 /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/ (kum-PEE-ting).