Word Analysis

compete

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "compete" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

7 characters

English (US)

Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “compete” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.

2syllables

compete

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

compete is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, compete is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcompete

1verb

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
To take part in a contest, game or similar event

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

compenser compere compered comperes compering compert compesce compester

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After

competed competence competences competencies competency competent competently competentness

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