How do you pronounce "courage"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːɪdʒ/ (KUR-ij). In British English: /kˈɐɹɪdʒ/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːɪdʒ/ (KUR-ij). In Australian English: /kˈʌɹɪdʒ/ (K-uhr).

Is "courage" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːɪdʒ/ (KUR-ij), while in British English it's /kˈɐɹɪdʒ/ (K).

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courage

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/ˈkɝːɪdʒ/

KUR-ij

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːcou·ɪdʒrage

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