How to pronounce decontrol
Say it like dee-kun-TROHL. Decontrol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROHL).
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- dee
- kun
- TROHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decontrol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of decontrol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-kun-TROHL.
What does decontrol mean?
- To remove controls.
- The removal of controls.
Where does decontrol come from?
From de- + control.
Words that rhyme with decontrol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decontrol.
Questions about saying decontrol
How do you pronounce decontrol?
Say dee-kun-TROHL. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikənˈtroʊl/. In British English it is /diːkənˈtrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decontrol?
Decontrol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROHL). Broken into parts: dee · kun · TROHL.
Is decontrol 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 /diːkənˈtrəʊl/ (dee-kun-TROHL).