How to Pronounce Hotel

To pronounce "hotel", say HOT-el — 2 syllables, IPA /(h)əʊˈtɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/(h)əʊˈtɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hotel”

"hotel" has 2 syllables: hot-el. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

What does hotel mean?

noun

  1. A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.
  2. An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain.

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Words that rhyme with hotel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

villaguesthouseinnmotellodgeaccommodationlodgingchamber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hotel"?▾

"Hotel" has 2 syllables: hot · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "hotel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hotel" is /(h)əʊˈtɛl/.

What does "hotel" mean?▾

Hotel: A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.

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