How to pronounce costain
Say it like koh-STAYN. Costain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYN).
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- koh
- STAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of costain
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-STAYN.
What does costain mean?
- To stain with two or more stains
Where does costain come from?
From co- + stain.
Words that rhyme with costain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of costain.
Questions about saying costain
How do you pronounce costain?
Say koh-STAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈsteɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈsteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costain?
Costain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYN). Broken into parts: koh · STAYN.
Is costain 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 /ˌkəʊˈsteɪn/ (koh-STAYN).