How to pronounce costae
Say it like KAH-stee. Costae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑˌsti/KAH-stee
UK British/ˈkɒˌstiː/KOS-tee
- KAH
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- steeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of costae
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOS-tee.
What does costae mean?
noun
- plural of costa How to pronounce costa
Questions about saying costae
How do you pronounce costae?
Say KAH-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑˌsti/. In British English it is /ˈkɒˌstiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costae?
Costae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · stee.
Is costae pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒˌstiː/ (KOS-tee).