How many syllables in “competed”?
syllables in "competed"
Word details
Syllables
3
com · pe · ted
Letters
8
c · o · m · p · e · t · e · d
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “competed”
The word “competed” contains 3 syllables, divided as com · pe · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "competed" have?
"competed" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "competed" into syllables?
"competed" is divided into syllables as: com · pe · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "competed"?
The Scrabble score for "competed" is 15 points.
Using “competed” in writing
Three-syllable words like "competed" (com · pe · ted) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “competed” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “competed”
The letters in “competed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coempted.