How to Pronounce "coasts"
word
ˈkoʊsts
KOHSTS
kˈəʊsts
KOHSTS
Definition
'Coasts' is the plural of 'coast', meaning the areas where land meets the sea. It can also describe moving easily without much effort (for example, a car 'coasts' when it moves without the engine powering it).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkoʊsts
British English
kˈəʊsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOHSTS
UK
KOHSTS
Listen in Context
Many people live near the coasts.
The United States has coasts on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
The ship sailed along the African coasts.
In summer, the coasts are full of tourists enjoying the sun.