How to pronounce hostie
Say it like HOH-stee. Hostie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hostie 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.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hostie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-stee.
What does hostie mean?
- An air hostess.
Where does hostie come from?
From hostess + -ie (“diminutive suffix”).
Questions about saying hostie
How do you pronounce hostie?
Say HOH-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊsti/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hostie?
Hostie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · stee.
Is hostie 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 /ˈhəʊsti/ (HOH-stee).