Number of syllables in the word 'competent'

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

  1. No of syllables in competent : 3
  2. Divide syllables in competent : com-pe-tent

More about the word - competent

  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
  3. Definition : Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
  4. Definition : Adequate for the purpose
  5. Definition : (of a cell wall) Permeable to foreign DNA.

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