How to Pronounce Competitive

To pronounce "competitive", say COMP-et-it-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “competitive”

"competitive" has 5 syllables: comp-et-it-iv-e. It rhymes with repetitive and noncompetitive, if that helps it stick.

What does competitive mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of competing successfully
  2. Of or pertaining to competition

Antonyms

cooperative

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Words that rhyme with competitive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repetitivenoncompetitiveuncompetitiveanticompetitive

Related words

competingcompetitoryrivalrivalrouscontendingcombativeaggressiveemulous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "competitive"?▾

"Competitive" has 5 syllables: comp · et · it · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "competitive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "competitive" is /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/.

What does "competitive" mean?▾

Competitive: Capable of competing successfully

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