How to pronounce competitively
Say it like kum-PET-ih-tiv-lee. Competitively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce competitively. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- kum
- PET
- ih
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competitively 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.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep 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 competitively
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PET-ih-tiv-lee.
What does competitively mean?
- In a competitive manner.
Where does competitively come from?
From competitive + -ly.
Questions about saying competitively
How do you pronounce competitively?
Say kum-PET-ih-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competitively?
Competitively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: kum · PET · ih · tiv · lee.
Is competitively 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 /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/ (kum-PET-ih-tiv-lee).