How to Pronounce "controversies"
word
ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsiz
KON-truh-VER-seez
kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsɪz
kun-TROV-uh-vuh-seez
Definition
Disagreements or public arguments about something that people feel strongly about, usually involving many people and strong opinions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsiz
British English
kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KON-truh-VER-seez
UK
kun-TROV-uh-vuh-seez
Listen in Context
The new law has caused many controversies.
There are controversies about the project’s safety.
She prefers to avoid controversies.
There have been so many controversies surrounding that celebrity lately.