How do you pronounce "courtyard"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrtˌjɑːrd/ (KAWRT-yahrd). In British English: /kˈɔːtjˌɑːd/ (K-awty). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrtˌjɑːrd/ (KAWRT-yahrd). In Australian English: /kˈɔːtjɑːd/ (K-awty).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrtˌjɑːrd/ (KAWRT-yahrd), while in British English it's /kˈɔːtjˌɑːd/ (K-awty).

How to Pronounce "courtyard"

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courtyard

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/ˈkɔrtˌjɑːrd/

KAWRT-yahrd

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrtcourt·jɑːrdyard

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