How to pronounce hoisted
Say it like HOY-stud. Hoisted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY).
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- HOY
- stud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoisted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- studKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hoisted
American and British speakers say hoisted in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔɪstəd/ in the US and /ˈhɔɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOY-stid.
What does hoisted mean?
- simple past and past participle of hoist How to pronounce hoist
Questions about saying hoisted
How do you pronounce hoisted?
Say HOY-stud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔɪstəd/. In British English it is /ˈhɔɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoisted?
Hoisted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY). Broken into parts: HOY · stud.
Do Americans and Brits say hoisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔɪstəd/ and the British form is /ˈhɔɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.