How to pronounce curtsy
Say it like KURT-see. Curtsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURT).
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US American/ˈkɝtsi/KURT-see
UK British/ˈkɜːtsi/KURT-see
- KURT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curtsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of curtsy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURT-see.
What does curtsy mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of curtsey.
- Alternative spelling of curtsey.
Questions about saying curtsy
How do you pronounce curtsy?
Say KURT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝtsi/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curtsy?
Curtsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURT). Broken into parts: KURT · see.
Is curtsy 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 /ˈkɜːtsi/ (KURT-see).