How to pronounce seacoast
Say it like SEE-kohst. Seacoast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- kohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seacoast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of seacoast
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEE-kohst.
What does seacoast mean?
- The coastal land bordering a sea or ocean.
Where does seacoast come from?
From Middle English see-cost, see-coste, see coost, equivalent to sea + coast.
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Questions about saying seacoast
How do you pronounce seacoast?
Say SEE-kohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌkoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌkəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seacoast?
Seacoast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kohst.
Is seacoast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsiːˌkəʊst/ (SEE-kohst).