How to Pronounce "competes"
word
kəmˈpits
kuhm-PEETS
kəmpˈiːts
kuhm-PEETS
Definition
To try to win or be more successful than others, often in a contest, game, or business.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpits
British English
kəmpˈiːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PEETS
UK
kuhm-PEETS
Listen in Context
She competes in swimming competitions every year.
Our team competes against the best schools.
He competes for a big prize.
She competes with her brother over everything, even who eats breakfast fastest.