How to pronounce controlling
Say it like kun-TROH-ling. Controlling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- kun
- TROH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Controlling 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of controlling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-TROH-ling.
What does controlling mean?
- able to control or determine policy“a controlling interest in the firm”
Words that rhyme with controlling
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Questions about saying controlling
How do you pronounce controlling?
Say kun-TROH-ling. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in controlling?
Controlling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: kun · TROH · ling.
Is controlling 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 /kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ/ (kun-TROH-ling).