How to Pronounce Counselor

To pronounce "counselor", say COUNS-el-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “counselor”

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

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

What does counselor mean?

noun

  1. A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
  2. A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.

Words that rhyme with counselor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

councilorcounsellorcouncillor

Related words

counsellorcounseladvocatecounselor-at-lawcounsellingcounselingconsultantconsultancy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counselor"?▾

"Counselor" has 3 syllables: couns · el · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "counselor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "counselor" is /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/.

What does "counselor" mean?▾

Counselor: A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

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