How to Pronounce "counsel"
word
/ˈkaʊnsəɫ/
KOWN-suhl
/kˈaʊnsəl/
KOWN-suhl
Definition
As a noun, 'counsel' means advice or professional guidance, especially serious or expert advice. It can also mean a lawyer, especially in legal contexts; as a verb, it means to give advice formally or thoughtfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkaʊnsəɫ/
British English
/kˈaʊnsəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-suhl
UK
KOWN-suhl
Listen in Context
She asked her teacher for counsel about college.
The judge listened to both counsel before making a decision.
Her parents counseled her to wait a little longer.
If you're not sure what to do, seek counsel from someone you trust.