Competent - /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Represent - /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/

Syllables - /ˈsɪl.ə.bəlz/

Quality - /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/

In English, stress is usually placed on the first syllable for nouns and adjectives, while it is placed on the last syllable for verbs. However, if there is a weak vowel in the syllable, the stress moves to the next syllable.