To pronounce "hospital", say HOSP-it-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hospital
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/ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/hˈɒspɪtəl/
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noun
adjective
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To pronounce "hospital", say HOSP-it-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Hospital" has 3 syllables: hosp · it · al.
The IPA transcription of "hospital" is /ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫ/.
Hospital: A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical or surgical treatment.
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