How to pronounce control
Say it like kun-TROHL. Control has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHL).
- kun
- TROHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Control pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of control
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-TROHL.
What does control mean?
- power to direct or determine“under control”
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another“measures for the control of disease”“they instituted controls over drinking on campus”
- (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc“the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired”“he had lost control of his sphincters”
- exercise authoritative control or power over“control the budget”“Command the military forces”
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”“hold your tongue”
- handle and cause to function“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”“control the lever”
Where does control come from?
Partly displaced native Old English wealdan and Old English wieldan, whence their merged reflex English wield.
Words that rhyme with control
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of control.
Questions about saying control
How do you pronounce control?
Say kun-TROHL. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtroʊl/. In British English it is /kənˈtrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in control?
Control has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHL). Broken into parts: kun · TROHL.
Is control pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈtrəʊl/ (kun-TROHL).