How to Pronounce "councilor"
word
ˈkaʊnsəɫɝ/, /ˈkaʊnsɫɝ
KOWN-suh-ler
ˈkaʊnsələ
KOWN-suh-luh
Definition
A councilor is a person who is elected to be a member of a local government council, helping to make decisions and create laws for a city or town.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊnsəɫɝ/, /ˈkaʊnsɫɝ
British English
ˈkaʊnsələ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-suh-ler
UK
KOWN-suh-luh
Listen in Context
The councilor attended the city meeting.
My neighbor is a councilor.
The councilor helped improve the park.
A local councilor visited our school to talk about recycling.