How many syllables in council?

Syllables in council

2

coun·cil

Council has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say council

Pronunciation/ˈkaʊnsəl/
2 syllables, COUN-cil · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say council slowly and listen for each vowel sound: coun, cil. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with council

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Questions

How many syllables are in council?
Council has two syllables.
How do you divide council into syllables?
Council divides as coun-cil.
Which syllable is stressed in council?
The first syllable (COUN-cil).

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