How many syllables in controversies?
Syllables in controversies
4
con·tro·ver·sies
Controversies has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say controversies
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsiz/ 4 syllables, CON-tro-ver-sies · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 13 |
To count it yourself, say controversies slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tro, ver, sies. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in controversies?
- Controversies has four syllables.
- How do you divide controversies into syllables?
- Controversies divides as con-tro-ver-sies.
- Which syllable is stressed in controversies?
- The first syllable (CON-tro-ver-sies).