How many syllables in "competently"?

"competently" has 4 sílabas (com - pe - tent - ly).

How to divide "competently"?

"competently" divides into 4 parts: com · pe · tent · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (com... pe... tent... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"competently": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:com·pe·tent·ly

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COM-pe-tent-ly(com · pe · tent · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "competently" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒmpɪtəntli⁄

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How many syllables in "competently"?: "competently" has 4 sílabas (com - pe - tent - ly).
How to divide "competently"?: "competently" divides into 4 parts: com · pe · tent · ly.
Where is the stress in "competently"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "competently"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... pe... tent... ly) and listen on SayItVid.