How to Pronounce Coast

To pronounce "coast", say COAST — one syllable, IPA /kəʊst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kəʊst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coast”

"coast" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with host and engrossed, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: coste, khost — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coast mean?

noun

  1. The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.

    “The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.”

  2. The side or edge of something.

verb

  1. To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.

    “When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.”

  2. To sail along a coast.

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Words that rhyme with coast

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hostengrossedripostepostboastutmostoutposttoastalmostuppermostinnermostfrowst

Related words

seashoreseacoastcoastlineseaboardnearshoreshorelineseasidestrand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coast"?▾

"Coast" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coast"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coast" is /kəʊst/.

What does "coast" mean?▾

Coast: The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.

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