How to pronounce courses
Say it like KOR-suz. Courses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrsəz/KOR-suz
UK British/ˈkɔːsɪz/KAW-siz
- KOR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of courses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-siz.
What does courses mean?
noun
- plural of course How to pronounce course
- third-person singular simple present indicative of course How to pronounce course
Questions about saying courses
How do you pronounce courses?
Say KOR-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courses?
Courses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · suz.
Is courses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːsɪz/ (KAW-siz).