How do you pronounce "coasts"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊsts/ (KOHSTS). In British English: /kˈəʊsts/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊsts/ (KOHSTS). In Australian English: /kˈəʊsts/ (K).

Is "coasts" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊsts/ (KOHSTS), while in British English it's /kˈəʊsts/ (K).

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coasts

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/ˈkoʊsts/

KOHSTS

Syllable Breakdown

koʊstscoasts

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