How to Pronounce "compete for"
expression
kəmˈpit/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
kuhm-PEET for, fur, ferr
kəmpˈiːt/ /fˈɔː
kuhm-PEET faw
Definition
To try to win or get something that others also want, such as a prize, job, or someone's attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpit/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kəmpˈiːt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PEET for, fur, ferr
UK
kuhm-PEET faw
Listen in Context
Many students compete for scholarships every year.
Teams will compete for the championship next month.
They both compete for their manager's attention.
We had to compete for the last spot in the class.