How to Pronounce Courting

To pronounce "courting", say COURT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

COURT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “courting”

"courting" has 2 syllables: court-ing. It rhymes with thwarting and supporting, if that helps it stick.

What does courting mean?

verb

  1. To seek to achieve or win.

    “He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.”

  2. To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

    “He courted controversy with his frank speeches.”

noun

  1. Courtship; amorous advances

Synonyms

charmentranceromancesolicit

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Words that rhyme with courting

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thwartingsupportingconsortingsportingcavortingexhortingsnortingsortingreportingextortingresortingexporting

Related words

wooingcourtshipsuitseducingattractinglovemakingamoursweethearting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "courting"?▾

"Courting" has 2 syllables: court · ing.

What does "courting" mean?▾

Courting: To seek to achieve or win.

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