How to pronounce counselors
Say it like KOWN-suh-lerz. Counselors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- suh
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counselors 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of counselors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-suh-luz.
What does counselors mean?
- plural of counselor How to pronounce counselor
Questions about saying counselors
How do you pronounce counselors?
Say KOWN-suh-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊnsəlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊnsələz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counselors?
Counselors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · suh · lerz.
Is counselors 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 /ˈkaʊnsələz/ (KOWN-suh-luz).