How to Pronounce Courtship

To pronounce "courtship", say COURTSH-ip — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “courtship”

"courtship" has 2 syllables: courtsh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does courtship mean?

noun

  1. The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.
  2. The act of wooing in love; solicitation of woman to marriage or other romantic relationship.

Synonyms

wooing

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Words that rhyme with courtship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipstewardshipcliprelationship

Related words

wooingcourtingsuitengagementcrowdtrailprocessionparade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "courtship"?▾

"Courtship" has 2 syllables: courtsh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "courtship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "courtship" is /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/.

What does "courtship" mean?▾

Courtship: The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.

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