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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cour
  • 8 letters
Syllables
cour-te-sy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: COUR-te-sy.
Pronunciation
/ˈkɝtəsi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cour-tesy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide courtesy into syllables?

courtesy divides as cour-te-sy. cour-te-sy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in courtesy?

Courtesy has 3 syllables (cour-te-sy).

Which syllable is stressed in courtesy?

The stressed syllable in courtesy is cour. The 1st syllable is stressed: COUR-te-sy.

How do you pronounce courtesy?

/ˈkɝtəsi/ in American English.