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How to pronounce courted

Say it like KOR-tid. Courted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).

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US American/ˈkɔrtɪd/KOR-tid
UK British/ˈkɔːtɪd/KAW-tid
  • KOR
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Courted pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of courted

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KAW-tid.

What does courted mean?

adjective
  1. Romantically pursued; wooed.
  2. Enticed by attractions from those who wish one's favor or attention.
  3. Encouraged; sought-after.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of court How to pronounce court

Where does courted come from?

From court + -ed.

Words that rhyme with courted

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Questions about saying courted

How do you pronounce courted?

Say KOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in courted?

Courted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tid.

Is courted 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 /ˈkɔːtɪd/ (KAW-tid).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).