How many syllables in "competed"?

"competed" has 3 syllabes (com - pe - ted).

How to divide "competed"?

"competed" divides into 3 parts: com · pe · ted.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"competed": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:com·pe·ted

Accent principal

com-PE-ted(com · pe · ted)○ ● ○

Stress in "competed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpiːtɪd⁄

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IPAkəmˈpiːtɪd

Syllabescom·pe·ted

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How many syllables in "competed"?: "competed" has 3 syllabes (com - pe - ted).
How to divide "competed"?: "competed" divides into 3 parts: com · pe · ted.
Where is the stress in "competed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "competed"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... pe... ted) and listen on SayItVid.