To pronounce "courageous", say cour-AG-eous — 3 syllables, IPA /kɝˈeɪdʒəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
courageous
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/kɝˈeɪdʒəs/
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/kʌɹˈeɪdʒəs/
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To pronounce "courageous", say cour-AG-eous — 3 syllables, IPA /kɝˈeɪdʒəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Courageous" has 3 syllables: cour · ag · eous.
The IPA transcription of "courageous" is /kɝˈeɪdʒəs/.
Courageous: Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
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