How to pronounce inhospitable
Say it like in-HAH-spuh-tuh-bul. Inhospitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH).
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- in
- HAH
- spuh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhospitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhospitable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-HOS-puh-tuh-bul.
Other ways to say inhospitable
Inhospitable also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-hah-SPIT-uh-bul /ˌɪnhɑˈspɪtəbəl/
What does inhospitable mean?
- Not inclined to hospitality; unfriendly.
- Not offering shelter; barren or forbidding.
Where does inhospitable come from?
From Middle French inhospitable, from Medieval Latin inhospitābilis.
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Questions about saying inhospitable
How do you pronounce inhospitable?
Say in-HAH-spuh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈhɑspətəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɒspətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhospitable?
Inhospitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH). Broken into parts: in · HAH · spuh · tuh · bul.
Is inhospitable 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 /ɪnˈhɒspətəbəl/ (in-HOS-puh-tuh-bul).