How to Pronounce “controlling”
word
/kənˈtɹoʊɫɪŋ/
kuhn-TROH-ling
/kəntɹˈəʊlɪŋ/
kuhn-TROH-ling
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɹoʊɫɪŋ/
British English
/kəntɹˈəʊlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TROH-ling
UK
kuhn-TROH-ling
Listen in Context
My boss is very controlling at work.
She has controlling parents who decide everything for her.
Being too controlling can harm a friendship.
He gets really controlling when things don't go his way.