How to pronounce hostelry
Say it like HOS-tul-ree. Hostelry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS).
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- HOS
- tul
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hostelry 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hostelry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOS-tul-ree.
What does hostelry mean?
- An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travelers (and, originally, their horses).
- The art and skill of guest management at a commercial facility such as a hotel, inn, motel, bed and breakfast, or hostel.
Where does hostelry come from?
From Middle English hostelerie, from Middle French hostellerie, from Old French hostelerie, ostelerie; by surface analysis, hostel + -ry.
Questions about saying hostelry
How do you pronounce hostelry?
Say HOS-tul-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑstəlri/. In British English it is /ˈhɒstəlri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hostelry?
Hostelry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS). Broken into parts: HOS · tul · ree.
Is hostelry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒstəlri/ (HOS-tul-ree).