How many syllables in competency?
Syllables in competency
4
com·pe·ten·cy
Competency has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say competency
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑmpətɪnsi/ 4 syllables, COM-pe-ten-cy · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say competency slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pe, ten, cy. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with competency
- incompetency
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Questions
- How many syllables are in competency?
- Competency has four syllables.
- How do you divide competency into syllables?
- Competency divides as com-pe-ten-cy.
- Which syllable is stressed in competency?
- The first syllable (COM-pe-ten-cy).