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
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say controversy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tro, ver, sy. Each beat is one syllable.

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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).

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