How to pronounce costliest
Say it like KAWST-lee-ist. Costliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWST).
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- KAWST
- lee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costliest 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of costliest
American and British speakers say costliest in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔstliɪst/ in the US and /ˈkɒstliɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOST-lee-ist.
What does costliest mean?
- superlative form of costly: most costly How to pronounce costly
Questions about saying costliest
How do you pronounce costliest?
Say KAWST-lee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔstliɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstliɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costliest?
Costliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWST). Broken into parts: KAWST · lee · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say costliest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔstliɪst/ and the British form is /ˈkɒstliɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.