How to pronounce costus
Say it like KOS-tus. Costus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS).
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US American/ˈkɑstəs/KOS-tus
UK British/ˈkɒstəs/KOS-tus
- KOS
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of costus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOS-tus.
What does costus mean?
noun
- A perennial tropical herbaceous plant of the genus Costus (family Costaceae).
- Saussurea costus, a composite growing on the Himalayas in the vicinity of Kashmir, or its root.
Questions about saying costus
How do you pronounce costus?
Say KOS-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑstəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costus?
Costus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS). Broken into parts: KOS · tus.
Is costus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒstəs/ (KOS-tus).