To pronounce "co-star", say COST-ar — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"co-star" has 2 syllables: cost-ar. It rhymes with costar and mostar, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The once famous actor objected to his costar having a bigger dressing room.”
“Alas, always a costar but never a star.”
verb
“People thought his career was over but now he will get to costar on Broadway next month.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Co-star" has 2 syllables: cost · ar.
Co-star: A person who shares star billing
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