Compete has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | We used to compete furiously in college. | |
| 2. | Family members should not compete against each other. | |
| 3. | We must cut down on prices; we can't compete. | |
| 4. | This would enable us to compete more effectively with other agencies. | |
| 5. | I had to compete with him for promotion. | |
| 6. | In the case of commercial airplanes, private companies compete to sell their product. | |
| 7. | The newcomers will have to compete with each other for a promotion. | |
| 8. | A fast child may win the race, but even a slow child can compete. | |
| 9. | We must compete with the local stores in price. | |
| 10. | He did his best but soon saw that he could not compete with such a fast runner. |