How do you pronounce "compete"?

In American English: /kəmˈpiːt/ (kuhm-PEET). In British English: /kəmpˈiːt/ (kuhmp-EET). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpiːt/ (kuhm-PEET). In Australian English: /kəmpˈiːt/ (kuhmp-EET).

Is "compete" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpiːt/ (kuhm-PEET), while in British English it's /kəmpˈiːt/ (kuhmp-EET).

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compete

/kəmˈpiːt/

kuhm-PEET

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·piːtpete

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