How to Pronounce "council"
word
/ˈkaʊnsəɫ/
KOWN-suhl
/kˈaʊnsəl/
KOWN-suhl
Definition
A council is a group of people chosen or appointed to make decisions, give advice, or manage something, especially in local government or organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkaʊnsəɫ/
British English
/kˈaʊnsəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-suhl
UK
KOWN-suhl
Listen in Context
The council will meet on Monday.
She is on the school council.
The city council approved the plan.
The council is getting complaints about parking again.