How to pronounce controvertist
Say it like kon-truh-VUR-tist. Controvertist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- kon
- truh
- VUR
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Controvertist 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.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of controvertist
- 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-tist.
What does controvertist mean?
- One skilled in or given to controversy; a controversialist.
Where does controvertist come from?
From controvert + -ist.
Questions about saying controvertist
How do you pronounce controvertist?
Say kon-truh-VUR-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈvɝtɪst/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in controvertist?
Controvertist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: kon · truh · VUR · tist.
Is controvertist 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪst/ (kon-truh-VUR-tist).