How to pronounce counseling
Say it like KOWN-suh-ling. Counseling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- suh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counseling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counseling
American and British speakers say counseling in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-suh-ling.
What does counseling mean?
- something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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Questions about saying counseling
How do you pronounce counseling?
Say KOWN-suh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counseling?
Counseling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · suh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say counseling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.