How to Pronounce Hostel

To pronounce "hostel", say HOST-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒstəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɒstəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hostel”

"hostel" has 2 syllables: host-el. It rhymes with hostile and postil, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hostile — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hostel mean?

noun

  1. A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel
  2. (not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food

verb

  1. To stay in a hostel as part of a travel

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Words that rhyme with hostel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hostilepostilcostalrostelwasteldostal

Related words

innhostelrylodgeaccommodationlodgingmoteldormitoryguesthouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hostel"?▾

"Hostel" has 2 syllables: host · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "hostel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hostel" is /ˈhɒstəl/.

What does "hostel" mean?▾

Hostel: A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel

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