How to pronounce noncompetitive
Say it like non-kum-PET-uh-tiv. Noncompetitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PET).
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- non
- kum
- PET
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncompetitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noncompetitive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: non-kum-PET-uh-tiv.
What does noncompetitive mean?
- That does not involve competition or rivalry.
Where does noncompetitive come from?
From non- + competitive.
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Words that rhyme with noncompetitive
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Questions about saying noncompetitive
How do you pronounce noncompetitive?
Say non-kum-PET-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnkəmˈpɛtətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnkəmˈpɛtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncompetitive?
Noncompetitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PET). Broken into parts: non · kum · PET · uh · tiv.
Is noncompetitive 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 /ˌnɒnkəmˈpɛtətɪv/ (non-kum-PET-uh-tiv).