How to pronounce counselor
Say it like KOWN-suh-ler. Counselor 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
Counselor 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 counselor
- 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 counselor mean?
- someone who gives advice about problems
- someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
- a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Where does counselor come from?
From Middle English counseilour, counseiler, from Anglo-Norman cunseiler, from Old French conseillier, from Latin cōnsiliārius, agent noun from cōnsilior (“to take counsel”), from cōnsilium (“plan, council, wisdom, advice”).
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Questions about saying counselor
How do you pronounce counselor?
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 counselor?
Counselor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · suh · ler.
Is counselor 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 counselor?
Counselor sounds the same as counsellor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.