How to pronounce costas
Say it like KAW-stuz. Costas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- stuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of costas
American and British speakers say costas in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔstəz/ in the US and /ˈkɒstəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOS-tuz.
What does costas mean?
- plural of costa How to pronounce costa
Questions about saying costas
How do you pronounce costas?
Say KAW-stuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔstəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costas?
Costas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · stuz.
Do Americans and Brits say costas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔstəz/ and the British form is /ˈkɒstəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.