How do you pronounce "courteous"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːtiːəs/ (KURT-ee-uhs). In British English: /kˈɜːtɪəs/ (K-ɜt-i). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːtiːəs/ (KURT-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈɜːtiəs/ (K-ɜt-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːtiːəs/ (KURT-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈɜːtɪəs/ (K-ɜt-i).

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courteous

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/ˈkɝːtiːəs/

KURT-ee-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːtcour·iːte·əsous

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