How to pronounce courting
Say it like KOR-ting. Courting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of courting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-ting.
What does courting mean?
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Words that rhyme with courting
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Questions about saying courting
How do you pronounce courting?
Say KOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courting?
Courting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ting.
Is courting 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 /ˈkɔːtɪŋ/ (KAW-ting).