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How to pronounce “coast”

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Pronunciation guide for coast

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of coast with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Ghost Waveto chart the spots off the California coast that he thought might have waves. And this
Definition summary: The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

Example 1 of 8

Ghost Wave

to chart the spots off the California coast that he thought might have waves. And this

[Noun]
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]
(obsolete) The side or edge of something. [15th–18th c.]
(obsolete) A region of land; a district or country. [14th–17th c.]
(obsolete) A region of the air or heavens. [14th–17th c.]
[Verb]
(intransitive) To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
(intransitive, nautical) To sail along a coast.
(intransitive, figurative) To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
(intransitive, obsolete) To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
(transitive, obsolete) To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
(transitive, obsolete) To conduct along a coast or river bank.
(US, Canada, dialect) To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.