How many syllables in competed?
Syllables in competed
3
com·pet·ed
Competed has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say competed
| Pronunciation | /kəmˈpitɪd/ 3 syllables, com-PET-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say competed slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pet, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with competed
- completed
- treated
- repeated
- deleted
- defeated
- heated
- tweeted
- cheated
- seated
- greeted
- undefeated
- depleted
- retreated
- untreated
- mistreated
- secreted
Questions
- How many syllables are in competed?
- Competed has three syllables.
- How do you divide competed into syllables?
- Competed divides as com-pet-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in competed?
- The second syllable (com-PET-ed).