How to pronounce controversies
Say it like KON-truh-vur-seez. Controversies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- truh
- vur
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Controversies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of controversies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-truh-vur-seez.
What does controversies mean?
- plural of controversy How to pronounce controversy
Questions about saying controversies
How do you pronounce controversies?
Say KON-truh-vur-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrəˌvɝsiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in controversies?
Controversies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · truh · vur · seez.
Is controversies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːsiz/ (KON-truh-vur-seez).