How to pronounce coasting
Say it like KOH-sting. Coasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coasting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-sting.
What does coasting mean?
- present participle and gerund of coast How to pronounce coast
- The act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port.
- The act of disengaging the gears of a moving vehicle and rolling along without the use of engine power.
- A progression of symptoms after treatment, before gradual improvement begins.
Words that rhyme with coasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coasting.
Questions about saying coasting
How do you pronounce coasting?
Say KOH-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coasting?
Coasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · sting.
Is coasting 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 /ˈkəʊstɪŋ/ (KOH-sting).