How to pronounce costar
Say it like KOH-star. Costar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊstɑr/KOH-star
UK British/ˈkəʊstɑː/KOH-stah
- KOH
- star
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costar 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.
- starKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of costar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-stah.
What does costar mean?
noun
- A person who shares star billing with another.“The once famous actor objected to his costar having a bigger dressing room.”
- A person who slightly lacks the status to be considered a star.“Alas, always a costar but never a star.”
- To perform with the billing of a costar.“People thought his career was over but now he will get to costar on Broadway next month.”
- To feature (a number of star performers) jointly.
Where does costar come from?
From co- + star.
Questions about saying costar
How do you pronounce costar?
Say KOH-star. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costar?
Costar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · star.
Is costar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkəʊstɑː/ (KOH-stah).