How to Pronounce "controversy"
word
/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/
KAHN-truh-vur-see
/kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsi/
KON-truh-VUH-see
Definition
A strong public disagreement or debate, especially about something that many people have different opinions on.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/
British English
/kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-truh-vur-see
UK
KON-truh-VUH-see
Listen in Context
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
There is controversy about the results of the election.
Her views on climate change have sparked controversy.
The movie was surrounded by controversy even before it was released.