How to pronounce coaster
Say it like KOH-ster. Coaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coaster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-stuh.
What does coaster mean?
- a resident of a coastal area
- someone who coasts
- a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)
Where does coaster come from?
From coast (“edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Words that rhyme with coaster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coaster.
Questions about saying coaster
How do you pronounce coaster?
Say KOH-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coaster?
Coaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ster.
Is coaster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkəʊstə/ (KOH-stuh).