How to pronounce coastlines
Say it like KOHST-lynz. Coastlines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHST).
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- KOHST
- lynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coastlines 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.
- lynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coastlines
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHST-lynz.
What does coastlines mean?
- plural of coastline How to pronounce coastline
Questions about saying coastlines
How do you pronounce coastlines?
Say KOHST-lynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstˌlaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstˌlaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coastlines?
Coastlines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHST). Broken into parts: KOHST · lynz.
Is coastlines 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 /ˈkəʊstˌlaɪnz/ (KOHST-lynz).