How do you pronounce "counseled"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊnsəld/ (KOWNS-uhld). In British English: /kˈaʊnsəld/ (K-owns). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊnsəld/ (KOWNS-uhld). In Australian English: /kˈaʊnsəld/ (K-owns).

Is "counseled" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊnsəld/ (KOWNS-uhld), while in British English it's /kˈaʊnsəld/ (K-owns).

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counseled

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/ˈkaʊnsəld/

KOWNS-uhld

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kaʊnscoun·əldseled

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