How to pronounce controverter
Say it like KON-truh-vur-ter. Controverter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- truh
- vur
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Controverter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of controverter
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-truh-vur-tuh.
What does controverter mean?
- One who controverts; a controversial writer; a controversialist.
Where does controverter come from?
From controvert + -er.
Questions about saying controverter
How do you pronounce controverter?
Say KON-truh-vur-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrəˌvɝtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in controverter?
Controverter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · truh · vur · ter.
Is controverter 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 /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜːtə/ (KON-truh-vur-tuh).