How to pronounce courtyard
Say it like KOR-tyard. Courtyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tyard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtyard 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.
- tyardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of courtyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tyahd.
What does courtyard mean?
- an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings“the house was built around an inner court”
Where does courtyard come from?
From court + yard.
Questions about saying courtyard
How do you pronounce courtyard?
Say KOR-tyard. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrˌtjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːˌtjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtyard?
Courtyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tyard.
Is courtyard 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 /ˈkɔːˌtjɑːd/ (KAW-tyahd).