How to pronounce competitors
Say it like kum-PET-uh-terz. Competitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
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- kum
- PET
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Competitors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of competitors
- 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-tuz.
What does competitors mean?
- plural of competitor How to pronounce competitor
Questions about saying competitors
How do you pronounce competitors?
Say kum-PET-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛtətɚz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛtɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in competitors?
Competitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: kum · PET · uh · terz.
Is competitors 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 /kəmˈpɛtɪtəz/ (kum-PET-ih-tuz).