costly

/ˈkɒstli/

Syllables cost·ly

Stress COST-ly

Phonics Breakdown

cost

/kɒst/

short o

ly

/li/

ly suffix

Meaning

expensive; causing a lot of money to be spent

Sound Reference

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cost=/kɒst/(cost) + ly=/li/(likely)

Example

Buying a new car can be very costly.