How do you pronounce "competence"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/ (KAHMP-uht-ins). In British English: /kˈɒmpɪtəns/ (K-omp-it). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/ (KAHMP-uht-ins). In Australian English: /kˈɒmpɪtəns/ (K-omp-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/ (KAHMP-uht-ins), while in British English it's /kˈɒmpɪtəns/ (K-omp-it).

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competence

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/ˈkɑːmpətɪns/

KAHMP-uht-ins

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmpcom·ətpe·ɪnstence

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