How to pronounce courtier
Say it like KOR-tee-er. Courtier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtier 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of courtier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tee-uh.
What does courtier mean?
- A person in attendance at a royal court.
- A person who flatters in order to seek favor.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Sephisa.
Where does courtier come from?
From Middle English courteour, from Anglo-Norman corteour, Old French cortoiier, from cort (“court”).
Questions about saying courtier
How do you pronounce courtier?
Say KOR-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtier?
Courtier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tee · er.
Is courtier 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 /ˈkɔːtiə/ (KAW-tee-uh).