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competition

Definition:

(nou) a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers (nou) an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants (nou) the act of competing as for profit or a prize (nou) the contestant you hope to defeat

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

Examples:

He was struggling to win the competition.

The prize is awarded to the winner of a biennial competition.

Despite the turmoil, the team wins the competition.

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Common mistakes of competition pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən" (UK) or "ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən" (US). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "ˈkɒmpəˌtɪʃən" (UK) or "ˈkɑːmpəˌtɪʃən" (US).
Vowel confusion: The "o" in "competition" often gets mispronounced as a long vowel sound, like "oʊ". Tip: Use a short "o" sound as in "cot" /kɒt/ (UK) or "cat" /kæt/ (US) for clarity.
Dropping the "t": Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, leading to "compeition". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "ˈkɒmpəˌtɪʃən" (UK) or "ˈkɑːmpəˌtɪʃən" (US).
Incorrect syllable count: Learners sometimes pronounce "competition" with only three syllables, as "com-pe-tition". Tip: Break it down into four syllables: "ˈkɒm-pə-ˌtɪ-ʃən" (UK) or "ˈkɑm-pə-ˌtɪ-ʃən" (US) for correct pronunciation.
Mispronouncing the "i": The "i" in the second syllable is often pronounced incorrectly, sounding like "eye". Tip: Use a short "ɪ" sound as in "sit" /sɪt/ for the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "competition" in American English?

In American English, "competition" is pronounced as /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "tɪ," while the first syllable, "kɒm," has secondary stress.

What is the British pronunciation of "competition"?

In British English, "competition" is pronounced as /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ as well. The stress pattern remains the same, with the emphasis on the third syllable.

How many syllables are in the word "competition"?

The word "competition" has five syllables: "com-pe-ti-tion." When pronouncing it, remember to clearly articulate each syllable for better understanding.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "competition"?

A common mistake is to misplace the stress, often saying "com-PET-ition" instead of "com-pe-TI-tion." Make sure to emphasize the third syllable to pronounce it correctly.