What are other 4-syllable words like Competition?

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How Many Syllables in Competition?

How many syllables in Competition?

Competition has 4 syllables: com-pe-ti-tion.

com-pe-ti-tion

Syllable breakdown:

com pe ti tion

4 syllables • Primary stress on 3rd syllable

Breaking Down Competition into Syllables?

com-pe-ti-tion

The word Competition has 4 syllables: com-pe-ti-tion.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Competition

The activity of competing, especially against others.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Competition' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Competition'?

The word 'Competition' contains 4 syllables. It is divided as com-pe-ti-tion.

How do you divide 'Competition' into syllables?

The word 'Competition' can be broken down into 4 syllables:com, pe, ti, tion. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Competition'?

'Competition' is pronounced as com-pe-ti-tion, with primary stress on the 3rd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Competition divide into syllables

There are four syllables in 'competition'. The vowels are 'o', 'e', and 'i'. The consonants are 'c', 'm', 'p', 't', and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Competition

Noun

I entered a competition to win a prize.

Sentences with Competition

The gymnastics competition was fierce.
We are going to have a spelling competition in class.
I love watching cooking competitions on TV.
The dog show was a competition to see who had the best dog.
The race was a friendly competition between friends.

Quotes with Competition

Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress. - Herbert Hoover
Competition is the law of the jungle, but cooperation is the law of civilization. - Peter Kropotkin
The urge to compete, the drive to take charge, is an instinct that goes back millions of years. - Margaret Thatcher

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