How to Pronounce “competent”
word
/ˈkɑmpətɪnt/
/kˈɒmpɪtənt/
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑmpətɪnt/
British English
/kˈɒmpɪtənt/
Listen in Context
She is a competent nurse who cares for her patients.
He is competent in using computers.
You need to be competent to get this job.
She's not just competent; she's truly outstanding at what she does.