How to pronounce competence in American English
“competence” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to competence the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“competence” in real sentences — American speakers
325 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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competence and expertise.
The Obama White House
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to increase market competence.
Federal Reserve
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was autonomy and competence.
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Words that sound like “competence”
Words one sound away from competence — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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