To pronounce "courted", say COURT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"courted" has 2 syllables: court-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.
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“He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.”
“He courted controversy with his frank speeches.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Courted" has 2 syllables: court · ed.
Courted: To seek to achieve or win.
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