To pronounce "precontroversial", say PREC-ontr-ov-ers-ial — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PREC-ontr-ov-ers-ial
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"precontroversial" has 5 syllables: prec-ontr-ov-ers-ial.
"Precontroversial" has 5 syllables: prec · ontr · ov · ers · ial.
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