How to Pronounce Council

To pronounce "council", say COUNC-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊn.səl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “council”

"council" has 2 syllables: counc-il. It rhymes with counsel and counsell, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: counsel, counsell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does council mean?

noun

  1. A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
  2. Discussion or deliberation.

Words that rhyme with council

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

counselcounselltownseltownsell

Related words

councillorpresidencyparliamentcommitteeparliamentarylegcosessionlegislature

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "council"?▾

"Council" has 2 syllables: counc · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "council"?▾

The IPA transcription of "council" is /ˈkaʊn.səl/.

What does "council" mean?▾

Council: A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

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