How to pronounce kurtis
Say it like KUR-tis. Kurtis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝtɪs/KUR-tis
UK British/ˈkɜːtɪs/KUR-tis
- KUR
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kurtis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kurtis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUR-tis.
What does kurtis mean?
noun
- plural of kurti
Questions about saying kurtis
How do you pronounce kurtis?
Say KUR-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝtɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kurtis?
Kurtis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · tis.
Is kurtis 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 /ˈkɜːtɪs/ (KUR-tis).