How to pronounce ostler
Say it like OS-ler. Ostler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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- OS
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSSay 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 ostler
- 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: OS-luh.
What does ostler mean?
- A person employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses; a groom.
Where does ostler come from?
Phonetic spelling of hostler, from late 14th century.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ostler
How do you pronounce ostler?
Say OS-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑslɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒslə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostler?
Ostler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · ler.
Is ostler 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 /ˈɒslə/ (OS-luh).