How many syllables in controversy?
Syllables in controversy
4
con·tro·ver·sy
Controversy has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say controversy
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ 4 syllables, CON-tro-ver-sy · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say controversy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tro, ver, sy. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with controversy
- mercy
- gramercy
- kersey
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Questions
- How many syllables are in controversy?
- Controversy has four syllables.
- How do you divide controversy into syllables?
- Controversy divides as con-tro-ver-sy.
- Which syllable is stressed in controversy?
- The first syllable (CON-tro-ver-sy).