To pronounce "courteous", say COURT-eous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɝtiəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɝtiəs/
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/kˈɜːtiəs/
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"courteous" has 2 syllables: court-eous. It rhymes with tertius, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a courteous gentleman a courteous gesture”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Courteous" has 2 syllables: court · eous.
The IPA transcription of "courteous" is /ˈkɝtiəs/.
Courteous: Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
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