How to pronounce costard
Say it like KAH-sterd. Costard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- sterd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costard 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.
- sterdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of costard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOS-tud.
What does costard mean?
- A large cooking apple.
- The tree on which large cooking apples grow.
Where does costard come from?
From Middle English costard, perhaps from Old French coste (“rib”) + -ard, in reference to its ribbed appearance.
Questions about saying costard
How do you pronounce costard?
Say KAH-sterd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑstərd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costard?
Costard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · sterd.
Is costard 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 /ˈkɒstəd/ (KOS-tud).