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counsel
Definition:
(nou) a lawyer who pleads cases in court (nou) something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkaʊnsəl
Examples:
He was a counsel for the prosecution.
Bhulabhai was the leading counsel for the defense.
His counsel was the Office of the Public Advocate.
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Common mistakes of counsel pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Many learners mispronounce "counsel" by confusing the vowel sounds. In US English, it is pronounced as /ˈkaʊn.səl/ and in UK English as /ˈkaʊn.səl/. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ou" to achieve the correct sound.
- Silent "s": Some may incorrectly emphasize the "s" in "counsel," leading to a pronunciation like /ˈkaʊn.sɛl/. The correct pronunciation has a reduced vowel sound. Tip: Remember that the "s" is part of the syllable but not stressed.
- Stress placement: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /kənˈsɛl/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈkaʊn.səl/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure you stress the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some pronounce "counsel" with a hard "l" at the end, sounding like /ˈkaʊn.səl/. The final sound should be softer. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle ending sound.
- Mixing with "council": Learners often confuse "counsel" with "council," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Council" is pronounced /ˈkaʊn.səl/, while "counsel" is /ˈkaʊn.səl/. Tip: Practice distinguishing the meanings and sounds of both words to avoid confusion.