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How to pronounce “courtesy”
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Pronunciation guide for courtesy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of courtesy with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- What I Learned About Freedom in a Secret Chinese Prison
I would still show courtesy to the officers,
- Definition summary
- (uncountable) Polite behavior.
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How to pronounce courtesy
What I Learned About Freedom in a Secret Chinese Prison

I would still show courtesy to the officers,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “courtesy”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (uncountable) Polite behavior.
- (countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
- (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
- (uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
- A curtsey.
- (law) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.
- [Verb]
- Alternative form of curtsey.
- [Adjective]
- Given or done as a polite gesture.
- Supplied free of charge.
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