How to pronounce courtyards
Say it like KOR-tyardz. Courtyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tyardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtyards 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.
- tyardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of courtyards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tyahdz.
What does courtyards mean?
- plural of courtyard How to pronounce courtyard
Questions about saying courtyards
How do you pronounce courtyards?
Say KOR-tyardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrˌtjɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːˌtjɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtyards?
Courtyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tyardz.
Is courtyards 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 /ˈkɔːˌtjɑːdz/ (KAW-tyahdz).