How to pronounce courtiers
Say it like KOR-tee-erz. Courtiers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tee
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtiers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of courtiers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tee-uz.
What does courtiers mean?
- plural of courtier How to pronounce courtier
Questions about saying courtiers
How do you pronounce courtiers?
Say KOR-tee-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtiɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtiers?
Courtiers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tee · erz.
Is courtiers 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 /ˈkɔːtiəz/ (KAW-tee-uz).