Words that rhyme with competent
Top rhymes for competent
incompetent
Only one common word rhymes with competent: incompetent. Near rhymes like competence, incompetence and concomitant give you more choice.
Perfect rhymes for competent
4 syllables
Near rhymes for competent
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
How competent sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑmpətɪnt/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 3 (COM-pe-tent) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɑmpətɪnt |
Competent has three syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with competent?
- The most common rhymes for competent are incompetent.
- How many words rhyme with competent?
- We found 1 common perfect rhyme for competent, plus 6 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in competent?
- Competent has three syllables, with the stress on the first.