How to pronounce competitions
Say it like kom-puh-TISH-unz. Competitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- kom
- puh
- TISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competitions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of competitions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pih-TISH-unz.
What does competitions mean?
- plural of competition How to pronounce competition
Questions about saying competitions
How do you pronounce competitions?
Say kom-puh-TISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competitions?
Competitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: kom · puh · TISH · unz.
Is competitions 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 /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃənz/ (kom-pih-TISH-unz).