How to pronounce costing
Say it like KAW-sting. Costing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costing 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of costing
American and British speakers say costing in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɒstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOS-ting.
What does costing mean?
- cost accounting
Words that rhyme with costing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of costing.
Questions about saying costing
How do you pronounce costing?
Say KAW-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costing?
Costing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say costing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɒstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.