To pronounce "hosted", say HOST-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhəʊstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhəʊstɪd/
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"hosted" has 2 syllables: host-ed. It rhymes with boasted and roasted, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I was terrible at hosting that show.”
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"Hosted" has 2 syllables: host · ed.
The IPA transcription of "hosted" is /ˈhəʊstɪd/.
Hosted: To perform the role of a host.
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