How to pronounce controvertible
Say it like kon-truh-VUR-tih-bul. Controvertible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- kon
- truh
- VUR
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Controvertible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of controvertible
- 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-tih-bul.
What does controvertible mean?
- Open to questioning; able to be denied, challenged, or disputed.
Where does controvertible come from?
From controvert + -ible.
Questions about saying controvertible
How do you pronounce controvertible?
Say kon-truh-VUR-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈvɝtɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in controvertible?
Controvertible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: kon · truh · VUR · tih · bul.
Is controvertible 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbəl/ (kon-truh-VUR-tih-bul).