How to Pronounce Courts

To pronounce "courts", say COURTS — one syllable, IPA /kɔːts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/kɔːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “courts”

"courts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sports and quartz, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cortes, kortz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does courts mean?

noun

An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
“The girls were playing in the court.”
(social) Royal society.

verb

To seek to achieve or win.
“He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.”
To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
“He courted controversy with his frank speeches.”

Synonyms

charm entrance romance solicit

Words that rhyme with courts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sports quartz shorts supports exhorts purports sorts transports retorts snorts warts imports

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "courts"?▾

"Courts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "courts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "courts" is /kɔːts/.

What does "courts" mean?▾

Courts: An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

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