How to pronounce hostesses
Say it like HOH-stuh-suz. Hostesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- stuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hostesses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hostesses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-stuh-suz.
What does hostesses mean?
- plural of hostess How to pronounce hostess
Questions about saying hostesses
How do you pronounce hostesses?
Say HOH-stuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊstəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊstəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hostesses?
Hostesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · stuh · suz.
Is hostesses 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 /ˈhəʊstəsəz/ (HOH-stuh-suz).