How do you divide competence into syllables?

Competence divides as com-pe-tence.

Which syllable is stressed in competence?

The first syllable (COM-pe-tence).

Syllables in competence

com·pe·tence

Competence has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈkɑmpətɪns/ 3 syllables, COM-pe-tence · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say competence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pe, tence. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in competence?: Competence has three syllables.
How do you divide competence into syllables?: Competence divides as com-pe-tence.
Which syllable is stressed in competence?: The first syllable (COM-pe-tence).