How to pronounce hosta
Say it like HOH-stuh. Hosta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hosta
American and British speakers say hosta in essentially the same way: /ˈhoʊstə/ in the US and /ˈhɒstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOS-tuh.
What does hosta mean?
- Any of several herbaceous Asiatic plants of the genus Hosta.
Where does hosta come from?
Borrowed from translingual Hosta f, from Serbo-Croatian Host + translingual -a f.
Questions about saying hosta
How do you pronounce hosta?
Say HOH-stuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊstə/. In British English it is /ˈhɒstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosta?
Hosta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · stuh.
Do Americans and Brits say hosta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhoʊstə/ and the British form is /ˈhɒstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.