How many syllables in controversial?
Syllables in controversial
4
con·tro·ver·sial
Controversial has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say controversial
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɑntɹəˈvɝʃəl/ 4 syllables, con-tro-VER-sial · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 13 |
To count it yourself, say controversial slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tro, ver, sial. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with controversial
- commercial
- inertial
- noncommercial
- infomercial
- uncontroversial
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Questions
- How many syllables are in controversial?
- Controversial has four syllables.
- How do you divide controversial into syllables?
- Controversial divides as con-tro-ver-sial.
- Which syllable is stressed in controversial?
- The third syllable (con-tro-VER-sial).