How do you pronounce "costs"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːsts/ (KAHSTS). In British English: /kˈɒsts/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːsts/ (KAHSTS). In Australian English: /kˈɒsts/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːsts/ (KAHSTS), while in British English it's /kˈɒsts/ (K).

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costs

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/ˈkɑːsts/

KAHSTS

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːstscosts

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