How to pronounce hostels
Say it like HOS-tulz. Hostels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS).
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US American/ˈhɑstəlz/HOS-tulz
UK British/ˈhɒstəlz/HOS-tulz
- HOS
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hostels 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hostels
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOS-tulz.
What does hostels mean?
noun
- plural of hostel How to pronounce hostel
Questions about saying hostels
How do you pronounce hostels?
Say HOS-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑstəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒstəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hostels?
Hostels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS). Broken into parts: HOS · tulz.
Is hostels 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 /ˈhɒstəlz/ (HOS-tulz).