How many syllables in competes?
Syllables in competes
2
com·petes
Competes has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say competes
| Pronunciation | /kəmˈpits/ 2 syllables, com-PETES · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say competes slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, petes. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with competes
- streets
- seats
- meets
- athletes
- beats
- sheets
- treats
- tweets
- eats
- defeats
- receipts
- elites
- sweets
- repeats
- completes
- suites
Questions
- How many syllables are in competes?
- Competes has two syllables.
- How do you divide competes into syllables?
- Competes divides as com-petes.
- Which syllable is stressed in competes?
- The second syllable (com-PETES).