How to pronounce decontrolled
Say it like dee-kun-TROHLD. Decontrolled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROHLD).
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- dee
- kun
- TROHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decontrolled 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.
- TROHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of decontrolled
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-kun-TROHLD.
What does decontrolled mean?
- simple past and past participle of decontrol How to pronounce decontrol
- Released from a form of control.
Words that rhyme with decontrolled
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Questions about saying decontrolled
How do you pronounce decontrolled?
Say dee-kun-TROHLD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikənˈtroʊld/. In British English it is /diːkənˈtrəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decontrolled?
Decontrolled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROHLD). Broken into parts: dee · kun · TROHLD.
Is decontrolled 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 /diːkənˈtrəʊld/ (dee-kun-TROHLD).