How do you pronounce "courtesy"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːtəsi/ (KURT-uhs-ee). In British English: /kˈɜːtɪsi/ (K-ɜt-is). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːtəsi/ (KURT-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɜːtəsi/ (K-ɜt-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːtəsi/ (KURT-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɜːtɪsi/ (K-ɜt-is).

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courtesy

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/ˈkɝːtəsi/

KURT-uhs-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːtco·əsur·itesy

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