How to pronounce coastline
Say it like KOHST-lyne. Coastline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHST).
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- KOHST
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coastline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coastline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHST-lyne.
What does coastline mean?
- the outline of a coast
Where does coastline come from?
From coast + line.
Questions about saying coastline
How do you pronounce coastline?
Say KOHST-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coastline?
Coastline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHST). Broken into parts: KOHST · lyne.
Is coastline 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 /ˈkəʊstˌlaɪn/ (KOHST-lyne).