How to pronounce costlier
Say it like KAWST-lee-er. Costlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWST).
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- KAWST
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costlier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of costlier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOST-lee-uh.
What does costlier mean?
- comparative form of costly: more costly How to pronounce costly
Questions about saying costlier
How do you pronounce costlier?
Say KAWST-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔstliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costlier?
Costlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWST). Broken into parts: KAWST · lee · er.
Is costlier 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 /ˈkɒstliə/ (KOST-lee-uh).