courtesy

/ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Syllables cour·te·sy

Stress COUR-te-sy

Phonics Breakdown

cour

/kɜːr/

r控元音

te

/tə/

schwa

sy

/si/

y vowel i

Meaning

polite behavior; showing respect and consideration for others

Sound Reference

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cour=/kɜːr/(court) + te=/tə/(about) + sy=/si/(city)

Example

She treated everyone with courtesy and respect.