How to pronounce courtship
Say it like KOR-chip. Courtship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- chip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtship 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.
- chipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of courtship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tship.
What does courtship mean?
- The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.
- The behavior exhibited by an animal to attract a mate.
- The act of trying to solicit a favor or support from someone.
Where does courtship come from?
From court (“demonstration of such respect as is traditionally given at court; attention directed to a person in power; behavior designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone”) + -ship (suffix forming nouns indica
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Questions about saying courtship
How do you pronounce courtship?
Say KOR-chip. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrˌtʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtship?
Courtship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · chip.
Is courtship 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 /ˈkɔːtʃɪp/ (KAW-tship).