Cómo Pronunciar "courtesans"
word
ˈkɔːrtəzənz
KOR-tuh-zunz
kˈɔːtɪzənz
KAW-tiz-uhnz
Definición
Women in historical societies, especially in Europe and Asia, who were companions to powerful men, often providing entertainment, conversation, and sometimes romantic or sexual relationships, usually in exchange for financial support.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkɔːrtəzənz
Inglés Británico
kˈɔːtɪzənz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KOR-tuh-zunz
UK
KAW-tiz-uhnz
Escucha en Contexto
In ancient times, courtesans often lived near the royal palace.
Many courtesans were famous for their beauty and intelligence.
Some powerful kings trusted their courtesans more than their advisors.
Stories about courtesans show how much influence women could have in royal courts.