competence
KOM-pa-tins
kompatins
/ˈkɑmpətɪns/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “competence” is spelled “kompatins”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | o | m | p | a | t | i | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /ɑ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɪ/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “competence” with
10 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kompatins” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “competence”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“competence” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “competence”?
“competence” is pronounced KOM-pa-tins — IPA /ˈkɑmpətɪns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kompatins”.
How many syllables are in “competence”?
“competence” has 3 syllables: KOM-pa-tins (the capitalized syllable is stressed).