how to pronounce courtesy

/ˈkɝtəsiː/

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courtesy is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of courtesy in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… Charlotte said it's really a courtesy to …”

meanings of courtesy

noun:

Polite behavior.
A curtsey.
A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

adjective:

Given or done as a polite gesture.
Supplied free of charge.

verb:

Alternative form of curtsey.

courtesy frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word courtesy occurs in english on average 14.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.