How to pronounce uncompetitive
Say it like un-kum-PET-uh-tiv. Uncompetitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PET).
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- un
- kum
- PET
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncompetitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 uncompetitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-kum-PET-uh-tiv.
What does uncompetitive mean?
- That does not involve competition; not competitive
Where does uncompetitive come from?
From un- + competitive.
Questions about saying uncompetitive
How do you pronounce uncompetitive?
Say un-kum-PET-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ənkəmˈpɛtətɪv/. In British English it is /ənkəmˈpɛtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncompetitive?
Uncompetitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PET). Broken into parts: un · kum · PET · uh · tiv.
Is uncompetitive 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 /ənkəmˈpɛtətɪv/ (un-kum-PET-uh-tiv).