How to pronounce competitor
Say it like kum-PET-uh-ter. Competitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəmˈpɛtətɚ/kum-PET-uh-ter
UK British/kəmˈpɛtɪtə/kum-PET-ih-tuh
- kum
- PET
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competitor 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of competitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does competitor mean?
noun
- A person or organization against whom one is competing.
- A participant in a competition, especially in athletics.
Where does competitor come from?
Borrowed from Middle French compétiteur, from Latin competitor.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying competitor
How do you pronounce competitor?
Say kum-PET-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛtətɚ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛtɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competitor?
Competitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: kum · PET · uh · ter.
Is competitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəmˈpɛtɪtə/ (kum-PET-ih-tuh).