How to pronounce noncontroversial
Say it like nahn-kahn-truh-VUR-shul. Noncontroversial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- nahn
- kahn
- truh
- VUR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncontroversial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kahnGive 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.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noncontroversial
- 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.
British respelling: non-kon-truh-VUR-shul.
What does noncontroversial mean?
- Not controversial; not likely to cause controversy.
Where does noncontroversial come from?
From non- + controversial.
Words that rhyme with noncontroversial
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Questions about saying noncontroversial
How do you pronounce noncontroversial?
Say nahn-kahn-truh-VUR-shul. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˌkɑntrəˈvɝʃəl/. In British English it is /nɒnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncontroversial?
Noncontroversial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: nahn · kahn · truh · VUR · shul.
Is noncontroversial 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 /nɒnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/ (non-kon-truh-VUR-shul).