How to pronounce hosteller
Say it like HOS-tuh-ler. Hosteller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS).
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- HOS
- tuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosteller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hosteller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOS-tuh-luh.
What does hosteller mean?
- One who keeps a hostel or inn.
Where does hosteller come from?
Either a variant of hostler, ostler (“groom”) remodelled after hostel or a new formation from hostel + -er.
Questions about saying hosteller
How do you pronounce hosteller?
Say HOS-tuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑstəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒstələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosteller?
Hosteller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS). Broken into parts: HOS · tuh · ler.
Is hosteller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɒstələ/ (HOS-tuh-luh).