How many syllables in "competitive"?

"competitive" has 4 音节 (com - pet - i - tive).

How to divide "competitive"?

"competitive" divides into 4 parts: com · pet · i · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pet... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"competitive": 4 音节.

音节:com·pet·i·tive

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com-PET-i-tive(com · pet · i · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "competitive" falls on 2nd syllable.

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音节com·pet·i·tive

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