Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

non-compete

/nɑnkəmpˈit/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.34 in modern English

Syllables: non--com-pete
IPA: /nɑnkəmpˈit/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing a contractual clause that prevents a person or company from competing with another, especially with a former employer or partner.

noun

Such a clause; such a contract.

Example Sentences

"You will need to sign a non-compete agreement, of course."

Etymology

From non- + compete.

Inflected Forms

non-competes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

noncompete

Synonyms

noncompete clause NCC

Homonyms

noncompete

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce non-compete?: The recorded pronunciation is /nɑnkəmpˈit/.
What does non-compete mean?: Describing a contractual clause that prevents a person or company from competing with another, especially with a former employer or partner.
Where does non-compete come from?: From non- + compete.

How to pronounce non-compete

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