How many syllables in "control"?

"control" has 2 lettergrepen (con - trol).

How to divide "control"?

"control" divides into 2 parts: con · trol.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"control": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·trol

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con-TROL(con · trol)○ ●

Stress in "control" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtroʊl⁄

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IPAkənˈtroʊl

Lettergrepencon·trol

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uneasiness about what the future might hold and our ability to control or not control. And so you just you're just anxious about about the world. And I mean, I'm sure there's evolutionary utility in that, but but boy, past a

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How many syllables in "control"?: "control" has 2 lettergrepen (con - trol).
How to divide "control"?: "control" divides into 2 parts: con · trol.
Where is the stress in "control"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "control"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... trol) and listen on SayItVid.