Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

controls

/kənˈtɹoʊlz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.41 in modern English

Syllables
con-trols
IPA
/kənˈtɹoʊlz/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of control

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of control

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kənˈtɹoʊlz/
  • British English: /kənˈtɹəʊlz/

Rhymes With

goals roles holes rolls souls polls poles bowls trolls consoles patrols scrolls

Questions

How do you pronounce controls?
The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈtɹoʊlz/.
What does controls mean?
plural of control

How to pronounce controls

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “controls”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kənˈtɹoʊlz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “controls” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.