How to pronounce counsellor
Say it like KOWN-suh-ler. Counsellor 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
Counsellor 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 counsellor
- 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 counsellor mean?
- Alternative spelling of counselor.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with counsellor
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Questions about saying counsellor
How do you pronounce counsellor?
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 counsellor?
Counsellor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · suh · ler.
Is counsellor 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 counsellor?
Counsellor sounds the same as counselor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.