How to Pronounce "discourteous"
word
dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs
dis-KUR-tee-uhs
dɪskˈɜːtiəs
disk-UR-tee-uhs
Definition
Not showing respect or good manners; rude or impolite.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs
British English
dɪskˈɜːtiəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-KUR-tee-uhs
UK
disk-UR-tee-uhs
Listen in Context
It is discourteous to interrupt people when they are speaking.
The waiter was discourteous throughout our dinner.
Being discourteous can hurt other people's feelings.
He gave a discourteous reply and walked away without saying goodbye.