HOW TO PRONOUNCE
courteous
/ˈkɝtiəs/
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Let the ending stay light.
In KUR-tee-us, start with a strong r-colored vowel. Keep the following ee and uh vowels light instead of giving each syllable equal weight.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The receptionist was courteous and helpful.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does courteous mean?
adjective
- Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkɝtiəs/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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See this word in context.
But, if these censurers were better acquainted with the noble and courteous disposition of the Houyhnhnms, they would soon change their opinion.
In illness as in health, the kindly, courteous and yet unobtrusive services of Mother Bogue are at the disposal of the student.
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All her words were thoughtful and courteous, but the spirit and the tone of her words were quite the reverse of courteous.
Faith, there’s a dozen of ’em, with delicate fine hats, and most courteous feathers, which bow the head and nod at every man.
But as for the old man he spoke but few words, and as one unused to speech, albeit he was courteous and debonair.