How to pronounce councilwoman
Say it like KOWN-sul-wuum-un. Councilwoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- sul
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Councilwoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of councilwoman
American and British speakers say councilwoman in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/ in the US and /ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-sul-wuum-un.
What does councilwoman mean?
- A feminine member of a council, especially a city council or town council.
Where does councilwoman come from?
From council + -woman.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- councilor
- councillor
Questions about saying councilwoman
How do you pronounce councilwoman?
Say KOWN-sul-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in councilwoman?
Councilwoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · sul · wuum · un.
Do Americans and Brits say councilwoman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊnsəlˌwʊmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.