How to Pronounce Control

To pronounce "control", say CONTR-ol — 2 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɹəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kənˈtɹəʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “control”

"control" has 2 syllables: contr-ol. It rhymes with soul and stroll, if that helps it stick.

What does control mean?

noun

  1. Influence or authority over something.

    “The government has complete control over the situation.”

  2. A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.

verb

  1. To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

    “With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.”

  2. (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.

Synonyms

widgetbesteerbewieldmanagepuppeteerrulectrl.

Antonyms

defyrebelresistobeysubmit

Words that rhyme with control

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholerollenroll

Related words

operatecommandascendancydominancemasterycontrollerascertainsee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "control"?▾

"Control" has 2 syllables: contr · ol.

What is the IPA transcription of "control"?▾

The IPA transcription of "control" is /kənˈtɹəʊl/.

What does "control" mean?▾

Control: Influence or authority over something.

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