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Add an 'ow' sound, like in 'cow'.
End with a soft 'səl' sound, with the 's' like 'sell' and a schwa at the end.
coun-soul (incorrect vowel sound)
con-cil (incorrect initial vowel)
coun-sool (incorrect final sound)
Same as American
Same as American
In English, 'c' can sound like 'k' or 's'. In 'council', it sounds like 'k'.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'coun'.
Yes, the 'e' is not pronounced; it's a schwa sound.
A group of people who make decisions or give advice.
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
To give advice.
/ˈkaʊn.sə.lər/
A person who gives advice.
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/
The process of giving advice.
Counsel has the same pronunciation as council.
Counselor adds '-or', pronounced with an additional syllable.
Counseling ends with '-ing', adding a nasal sound.
Pay attention to vowel sounds in 'council', as they can often cause confusion.
Stress the first syllable to avoid misunderstandings.
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