Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

costs

/ˈkɔsts/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.96 in modern English

Syllables
costs
IPA
/ˈkɔsts/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of cost

name

plural of Cost

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɔsts/
  • British English: /ˈkɒsts/

Questions

How do you pronounce costs?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɔsts/.
What does costs mean?
plural of cost

How to pronounce costs

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈkɔsts/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “costs” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.