How to pronounce courage
Say it like KUR-ruj. Courage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- ruj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of courage
American and British speakers say courage in essentially the same way: /ˈkɜrədʒ/ in the US and /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHR-ij.
What does courage mean?
- a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Where does courage come from?
From Middle English corage, from Old French corage (French courage), from Vulgar Latin *corāticum, from Latin cor (“heart”).
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Questions about saying courage
How do you pronounce courage?
Say KUR-ruj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɜrədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courage?
Courage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ruj.
Do Americans and Brits say courage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɜrədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.