American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'costs' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "costs" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "costs"

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Simple pronunciation
kawsts
IPA transcription
/kʰɔsts/
Word frequency
1,030th

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What does "costs" mean?

  1. the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something

Examples of "costs" in a sentence

  • The repair costs were higher than expected.
  • The costs of living in this city are high.
  • I can't afford the costs of a new car.

How common is "costs"?

Costs is the 1,030th most common word in English.

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