How to pronounce councilor
Say it like KOWN-suh-ler. Councilor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- suh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Councilor 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of councilor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-suh-luh.
What does councilor mean?
- US standard spelling of councillor.
Words that rhyme with councilor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of councilor.
Words that sound like councilor
Questions about saying councilor
How do you pronounce councilor?
Say KOWN-suh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in councilor?
Councilor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · suh · ler.
Is councilor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkaʊnsələ/ (KOWN-suh-luh).
What words sound the same as councilor?
Councilor sounds the same as counsellor, counselor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.