How to pronounce coasters
Say it like KOH-sterz. Coasters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊstɚz/KOH-sterz
UK British/ˈkəʊstəz/KOH-stuz
- KOH
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coasters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coasters
- 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-stuz.
What does coasters mean?
noun
- plural of coaster How to pronounce coaster
Questions about saying coasters
How do you pronounce coasters?
Say KOH-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coasters?
Coasters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · sterz.
Is coasters 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 /ˈkəʊstəz/ (KOH-stuz).