How many syllables in competent?
Syllables in competent
3
com·pe·tent
Competent has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say competent
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑmpətɪnt/ 3 syllables, COM-pe-tent · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say competent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pe, tent. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with competent
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Questions
- How many syllables are in competent?
- Competent has three syllables.
- How do you divide competent into syllables?
- Competent divides as com-pe-tent.
- Which syllable is stressed in competent?
- The first syllable (COM-pe-tent).