How to Pronounce Controls

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

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Syllables

Letters

/kənˈtɹəʊlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “controls”

"controls" has 2 syllables: contr-ols. It rhymes with soles and extols, if that helps it stick.

What does controls mean?

noun

Influence or authority over something.
“The government has complete control over the situation.”
A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.

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.

Synonyms

widget besteer bewield manage puppeteer rule ctrl.

Antonyms

defy rebel resist obey submit

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Words that rhyme with controls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soles extols knolls goals souls proles fumaroles bowls moles coals consoles bolls

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "controls"?▾

"Controls" has 2 syllables: contr · ols.

What is the IPA transcription of "controls"?▾

The IPA transcription of "controls" is /kənˈtɹəʊlz/.

What does "controls" mean?▾

Controls: Influence or authority over something.

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