How to pronounce courtesies
Say it like KUR-tuh-seez. Courtesies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- tuh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtesies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of courtesies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUR-tuh-seez.
What does courtesies mean?
- plural of courtesy How to pronounce courtesy
Questions about saying courtesies
How do you pronounce courtesies?
Say KUR-tuh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝtəsiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːtəsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtesies?
Courtesies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · tuh · seez.
Is courtesies 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 /ˈkɜːtəsiz/ (KUR-tuh-seez).