How do you pronounce "competent"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/ (KAHMP-uht-int). In British English: /kˈɒmpɪtənt/ (K-omp-it). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/ (KAHMP-uht-int). In Australian English: /kˈɒmpɪtənt/ (K-omp-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/ (KAHMP-uht-int), while in British English it's /kˈɒmpɪtənt/ (K-omp-it).

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/ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/

KAHMP-uht-int

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmpcom·ətpe·ɪnttent

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