How many syllables in "compete"?

"compete" has 2 syllabes (com - pete).

How to divide "compete"?

"compete" divides into 2 parts: com · pete.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pete) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"compete": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:com·pete

Accent principal

com-PETE(com · pete)○ ●

Stress in "compete" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpiːt⁄

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IPAkəmˈpiːt

Syllabescom·pete

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How many syllables in "compete"?: "compete" has 2 syllabes (com - pete).
How to divide "compete"?: "compete" divides into 2 parts: com · pete.
Where is the stress in "compete"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "compete"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... pete) and listen on SayItVid.