How to pronounce councils
Say it like KOWN-sulz. Councils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce councils. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOWN
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Councils 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.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of councils
American and British speakers say councils in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊnsəlz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊnsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-sulz.
What does councils mean?
- plural of council How to pronounce council
- third-person singular simple present indicative of council How to pronounce council
Words that sound like councils
- council's
Questions about saying councils
How do you pronounce councils?
Say KOWN-sulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in councils?
Councils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · sulz.
Do Americans and Brits say councils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊnsəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊnsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as councils?
Councils sounds the same as council's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.