How to pronounce coastal
Say it like KOH-stul. Coastal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- stul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coastal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 coastal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-stul.
What does coastal mean?
- of or relating to a coast“coastal erosion”
- located on or near or bordering on a coast“coastal marshes”“coastal waters”
Where does coastal come from?
From coast + -al. Piecewise doublet of costal.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with coastal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coastal.
Questions about saying coastal
How do you pronounce coastal?
Say KOH-stul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstəl/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coastal?
Coastal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · stul.
Is coastal 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 /ˈkəʊstəl/ (KOH-stul).