How to pronounce precounsel
Say it like pree-KOWN-sul. Precounsel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- pree
- KOWN
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precounsel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of precounsel
American and British speakers say precounsel in essentially the same way: /priˈkaʊnsəl/ in the US and /priˈkaʊnsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-KOWN-sul.
What does precounsel mean?
- To prophesy.
- To counsel beforehand.
Where does precounsel come from?
From pre- + counsel.
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Words that rhyme with precounsel
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Questions about saying precounsel
How do you pronounce precounsel?
Say pree-KOWN-sul. The American pronunciation is /priˈkaʊnsəl/. In British English it is /priˈkaʊnsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precounsel?
Precounsel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: pree · KOWN · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say precounsel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈkaʊnsəl/ and the British form is /priˈkaʊnsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.