How to pronounce hosted
Say it like HOH-stid. Hosted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosted 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.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hosted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-stid.
What does hosted mean?
- simple past and past participle of host How to pronounce host
Words that rhyme with hosted
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Questions about saying hosted
How do you pronounce hosted?
Say HOH-stid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosted?
Hosted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · stid.
Is hosted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊstɪd/ (HOH-stid).