How do you pronounce "courtier"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrtiːɝ/ (KAWRT-ee-ur). In British English: /kˈɔːtiə/ (K-awt-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrtiːɝ/ (KAWRT-ee-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɔːtiə/ (K-awt-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrtiːɝ/ (KAWRT-ee-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɔːtiə/ (K-awt-ee).

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/ˈkɔrtiːɝ/

KAWRT-ee-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrtco·iːur·ɝtier

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