counsel

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

Syllables coun·sel

Stress COUN-sel

Phonics Breakdown

coun

/kaʊn/

ou/ow

sel

/səl/

schwa

Meaning

advice; guidance; a lawyer or legal advisor

Sound Reference

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coun=/kaʊn/(count) + sel=/səl/(parcel)

Example

She sought counsel from an experienced lawyer.