How to pronounce competitiveness
Say it like kum-PET-ih-tiv-nis. Competitiveness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
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- kum
- PET
- ih
- tiv
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competitiveness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of competitiveness
- 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-nis.
What does competitiveness mean?
- The state of being competitive.
Where does competitiveness come from?
From competitive + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying competitiveness
How do you pronounce competitiveness?
Say kum-PET-ih-tiv-nis. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnɪs/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competitiveness?
Competitiveness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: kum · PET · ih · tiv · nis.
Is competitiveness 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 /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnɪs/ (kum-PET-ih-tiv-nis).