How to pronounce uncontroversial
Say it like uhn-kon-truh-VUR-shul. Uncontroversial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- uhn
- kon
- truh
- VUR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncontroversial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncontroversial
- 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: uhn-kon-truh-VUR-shul.
What does uncontroversial mean?
- Not controversial.
Where does uncontroversial come from?
From un- + controversial.
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Words that rhyme with uncontroversial
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Questions about saying uncontroversial
How do you pronounce uncontroversial?
Say uhn-kon-truh-VUR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌkɑntrəˈvɝʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncontroversial?
Uncontroversial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: uhn · kon · truh · VUR · shul.
Is uncontroversial 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 /ˌʌnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/ (uhn-kon-truh-VUR-shul).