How to Pronounce Controlled

To pronounce "controlled", say CONTR-oll-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɹəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kənˈtɹəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “controlled”

"controlled" has 3 syllables: contr-oll-ed. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does controlled mean?

verb

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
“With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.”
(construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.

adjective

Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.
Resulting from a comparison with control samples.

Synonyms

besteer bewield manage puppeteer rule ctrl.

Antonyms

defy rebel resist obey submit

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Words that rhyme with controlled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cold hold threshold scold bold old mold strolled stronghold gold fold told

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "controlled"?▾

"Controlled" has 3 syllables: contr · oll · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "controlled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "controlled" is /kənˈtɹəʊld/.

What does "controlled" mean?▾

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

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