To pronounce "competent", say COMP-et-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
competent
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COMP-et-ent
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"competent" has 3 syllables: comp-et-ent. It rhymes with incompetent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Competent" has 3 syllables: comp · et · ent.
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