councilor

/ˈkaʊnsələr/

Syllables coun·ci·lor

Stress COUN-ci-lor

Phonics Breakdown

coun

/kaʊn/

ou/ow

cil

/səl/

soft c

or

/ər/

r-sound

Meaning

a member of a council; an elected official

Sound Reference

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coun=/kaʊn/(count) + cil=/səl/(pencil) + or=/ər/(actor)

Example

The councilor spoke about the new policy.