How to pronounce hosting
Say it like HOH-sting. Hosting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhoʊstɪŋ/HOH-sting
UK British/ˈhəʊstɪŋ/HOH-sting
- HOH
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hosting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-sting.
What does hosting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of host How to pronounce host
- Running and maintaining a computer system on someone's behalf.
Words that rhyme with hosting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hosting.
Questions about saying hosting
How do you pronounce hosting?
Say HOH-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosting?
Hosting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · sting.
Is hosting 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 /ˈhəʊstɪŋ/ (HOH-sting).