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What is the English pronunciation of "controversy"?

Asquith - 2009-02-22 07:19:40 - Words Wordplay

The phrase controversy has created quite a deal of trouble (aren't synonyms brilliant?) for me recently. The issue is what is the correct pronunciation of the term controversy. Is there meant to be the emphasis on the "ver" section of the word? I understand different countries have different pronunciations, for example the term lieutenant, but if someone could give me the correct English pronuncation I'd be much obliged, cheers.

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In the USA it's said "con-tro-ver-see" In the UK it's said "cun-trev-er-see"

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The US goes con-tro-ver-see The UK goes con-traa-vi-see

In the USA it's said "con-tro-ver-see" In the UK it's said "cun-trev-er-see"

It depends, but I think with the emphasis on the "con" rather that on the "ver", whereas, with "controversial" I think the emphasis is on the "ver"

http://www.thefreedictionary.com There, it will give you many audible pronunciations.

cun-tro-vuh-seh Accent is on the 'tro'

i believe the emphasis is on the con its (CON-trow-verse-ee)

look it up on Merriam-webster.com and click on the little red speaker icon.