How to Pronounce "costly"
word
/ˈkɑstɫi/, /ˈkɔstɫi/
KAWST-lee
/kˈɒstli/
KOST-lee
Definition
Something that is costly is very expensive or requires a lot of resources, effort, or loss.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑstɫi/, /ˈkɔstɫi/
British English
/kˈɒstli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWST-lee
UK
KOST-lee
Listen in Context
This watch is too costly for me to buy.
Building a house can be costly.
A costly mistake can change your life.
His decision to ignore the warnings proved to be costly.