How to Pronounce Coasts

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

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Letters

/kəʊsts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coasts”

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

What does coasts 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.

Words that rhyme with coasts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

outpostsguidepostsboastshostspoststoastsroastslamppostssternpostscohostsghostsjostes

Related words

seashoreseacoastbacksbeacheschopscoastlinecoastlinescost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coasts"?▾

"Coasts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coasts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coasts" is /kəʊsts/.

What does "coasts" mean?▾

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

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