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coast
Definition:
(nou) the shore of a sea or ocean (nou) a slope down which sleds may coast (nou) the area within view (nou) the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
Phonetic Transcription:
kəʊst
Examples:
The Bay of the Pyasina is surrounded by tundra coast.
Crump Island is an island off the northeast coast of Antigua.
Georgetown is the capital of Ascension Island on the west coast of the island.
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Common mistakes of coast pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "coast" with a short vowel sound like in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress incorrectly, such as saying "CO-ast." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkoʊst/ (US) and /ˈkəʊst/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "coast" with emphasis on the first syllable to reinforce correct stress.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly say "co-as-t" instead of "coast." The correct pronunciation is a single syllable: /koʊst/ (US) or /kəʊst/ (UK). Tip: Say "coast" quickly and smoothly to avoid inserting an extra syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "coast" with "cost," pronouncing them similarly. "Coast" has the vowel sound /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK), while "cost" has /ɑ/ (US) or /ɒ/ (UK). Tip: Practice distinguishing between the vowel sounds in "coast" and "cost" to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "coast" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "coastt." The correct pronunciation ends with a soft /t/ sound. Tip: Keep the "t" light and crisp to maintain the word's natural flow.