How to Pronounce Controlling

To pronounce "controlling", say CONTR-oll-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

CONTR-oll-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “controlling”

"controlling" has 3 syllables: contr-oll-ing. It rhymes with consoling and strolling, if that helps it stick.

What does controlling mean?

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.

noun

  1. The act of exerting control.

adjective

  1. Exerting control over a person or thing.

    “His mother is very controlling.”

Synonyms

besteerbewieldmanagepuppeteerrulectrl.dominantdomineeringmanipulative

Antonyms

defyrebelresistobeysubmit

Words that rhyme with controlling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consolingstrollingyowlingcajolingextollingtollingrollinggrowlingpollingpatrollingenrollingfoaling

Related words

dominantcommanddominationcontrollermasterysurveillancemonitorproficiency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "controlling"?▾

"Controlling" has 3 syllables: contr · oll · ing.

What does "controlling" mean?▾

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

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