How to pronounce noncompete
Say it like non-kum-PEET. Noncompete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEET).
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- non
- kum
- PEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncompete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noncompete
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-kum-PEET.
What does noncompete mean?
- Alternative form of non-compete.
- Alternative form of non-compete.
Words that rhyme with noncompete
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Questions about saying noncompete
How do you pronounce noncompete?
Say non-kum-PEET. The American pronunciation is /nɑnkəmˈpit/. In British English it is /nɒnkəmˈpiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncompete?
Noncompete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEET). Broken into parts: non · kum · PEET.
Is noncompete 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 /nɒnkəmˈpiːt/ (non-kum-PEET).