To pronounce "controversialist", say CONTR-ov-ers-ial-ist — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONTR-ov-ers-ial-ist
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"controversialist" has 5 syllables: contr-ov-ers-ial-ist.
"Controversialist" has 5 syllables: contr · ov · ers · ial · ist.
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