How to pronounce bicoastal
Say it like by-KOH-stul. Bicoastal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- by
- KOH
- stul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicoastal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bicoastal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-KOH-stul.
What does bicoastal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or concentrated on two coasts, often specifically the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.
- A person who lives near two coasts.
Where does bicoastal come from?
From bi- + coastal.
Words that rhyme with bicoastal
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Questions about saying bicoastal
How do you pronounce bicoastal?
Say by-KOH-stul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈkoʊstəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈkəʊstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicoastal?
Bicoastal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: by · KOH · stul.
Is bicoastal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /baɪˈkəʊstəl/ (by-KOH-stul).