How to pronounce councilman
Say it like KOWN-sul-mun. Councilman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- sul
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Councilman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of councilman
American and British speakers say councilman in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/ in the US and /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-sul-mun.
What does councilman mean?
- A male member of a council, often a city council or town council.
Where does councilman come from?
From council + -man.
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Questions about saying councilman
How do you pronounce councilman?
Say KOWN-sul-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in councilman?
Councilman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · sul · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say councilman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.