How to pronounce councilors
Say it like KOWN-suh-lerz. Councilors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- suh
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Councilors 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of councilors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-suh-luz.
What does councilors mean?
- plural of councilor How to pronounce councilor
Questions about saying councilors
How do you pronounce councilors?
Say KOWN-suh-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsələz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in councilors?
Councilors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · suh · lerz.
Is councilors 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 /ˈkaʊnsələz/ (KOWN-suh-luz).