How to pronounce hostler
Say it like HOS-ler. Hostler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS).
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- HOS
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hostler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hostler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOS-luh.
What does hostler mean?
- A worker employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses.
- A railway worker employed to care for a locomotive or other large engine; especially, a yard jockey.
Where does hostler come from?
From Middle English hostiler, from Middle French hostiler, from Old French hostelier, from Medieval Latin hostilārius, hospitālārius, from hospitāle "inn", from hospitālis "hospitable", from hospes "host, guest".
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Questions about saying hostler
How do you pronounce hostler?
Say HOS-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑslɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒslə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hostler?
Hostler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS). Broken into parts: HOS · ler.
Is hostler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɒslə/ (HOS-luh).