how to pronounce curtsy

/ˈkɝtsiː/

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curtsy is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… gowns and curtsy but not just looking …”

meanings of curtsy

noun:

Alternative spelling of curtsey.

verb:

Alternative spelling of curtsey.

curtsy frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word curtsy occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.