How to Pronounce Hosts

To pronounce "hosts", say HOSTS — one syllable, IPA /həʊsts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/həʊsts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hosts”

"hosts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with outposts and guideposts, if that helps it stick.

What does hosts mean?

noun

  1. One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

    “A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.”

  2. One that provides a facility for an event.

verb

  1. To perform the role of a host.

    “I was terrible at hosting that show.”

  2. To lodge at an inn.

noun

  1. A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
  2. A large number of items; a large inventory.

    “The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.”

Synonyms

presenter

Words that rhyme with hosts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

outpostsguidepostsboastspostscoaststoastsroastslamppostssternpostscohostsghostsjostes

Related words

emceehordelegionserverinnkeeperacceptsaccommodatesanimates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hosts"?▾

"Hosts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hosts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hosts" is /həʊsts/.

What does "hosts" mean?▾

Hosts: One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

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