How to Pronounce Ct

To pronounce "ct", say CT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “ct”

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

Sounds exactly like: court, cort, corte, kort — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ct mean?

noun

  1. 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.”

  2. (social) Royal society.

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Words that rhyme with ct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ct"?▾

"Ct" has one syllable.

What does "ct" mean?▾

Ct: 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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