Number of syllables in the word 'competence'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word competence.

  1. No of syllables in competence : 3
  2. Divide syllables in competence : com-pe-tence

More about the word - competence

  1. noun
  2. Synonyms : ability, aptitude, competency, knack, nous, savoir-faire
  3. Definition : The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
  4. Definition : The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
  5. Definition : The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. :w:linguistic competence.
  6. Definition : A sustainable income.

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