How to Pronounce Councilor

To pronounce "councilor", say COUNC-il-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

COUNC-il-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “councilor”

"councilor" has 3 syllables: counc-il-or. It rhymes with counselor and counsellor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: counselor, counsellor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does councilor mean?

noun

  1. A member of a council.
  2. In particular, a representative elected to a local authority, such as a city council: a city councillor

Synonyms

councilmancouncilmembercouncilwoman

Words that rhyme with councilor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

counselorcounsellorcouncillor

Related words

councillorchancellorcounsellormembercounselorconsultantcounselconsistorial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "councilor"?▾

"Councilor" has 3 syllables: counc · il · or.

What does "councilor" mean?▾

Councilor: A member of a council.

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