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cost
Definition:
(nou) the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor (nou) the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold) (nou) value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
Phonetic Transcription:
kɒst
Examples:
It cost millions to develop, and that cost is amortized in the price of Windows.
The charge for upload to the Internet covers the storage cost.
At the end of the day the Indian consumer will have to pay the cost.
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Common mistakes of cost pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "cost" with a long "o" sound, like "coast" /koʊst/. Tip: Remember that "cost" has a short "o" sound, pronounced as /kɔst/ in US and /kɒst/ in UK.
- Ignoring the final "t": A common mistake is to drop the final "t" sound, resulting in "cos" /kɔs/. Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "t" at the end, as in /kɔst/ (US) or /kɒst/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some speakers stress the "o" too much, making it sound like "costt" /kɔːst/. Tip: Use the primary stress on the first syllable without elongating the vowel, keeping it short and crisp.
- Confusing with "costs": Learners sometimes mispronounce "cost" as "costs" /kɔsts/, adding an unnecessary "s" sound. Tip: Focus on the singular form "cost" which does not have the plural sound, pronounced simply as /kɔst/ (US) or /kɒst/ (UK).
- Mixing up with "cast": Some might confuse "cost" with "cast" /kæst/, leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "cost" uses a more rounded "o" sound, while "cast" has a short "a" sound.