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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable coun
  • 7 letters
Syllables
coun-cil: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: COUN-cil.
Pronunciation
/ˈkaʊnsəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as coun-cil.

Words that rhyme with council

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide council into syllables?

council divides as coun-cil. coun-cil: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in council?

Council has 2 syllables (coun-cil).

Which syllable is stressed in council?

The stressed syllable in council is coun. The 1st syllable is stressed: COUN-cil.

How do you pronounce council?

/ˈkaʊnsəl/ in American English.