How to Pronounce Inhospitable

To pronounce "inhospitable", say INH-osp-it-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inhospitable”

"inhospitable" has 5 syllables: inh-osp-it-abl-e. It rhymes with hospitable and transmittable, if that helps it stick.

What does inhospitable mean?

adjective

(of a person) Not inclined to hospitality; unfriendly,
(of a place) Not offering shelter; barren or forbidding.

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Words that rhyme with inhospitable

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hospitable transmittable initable mehitabel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inhospitable"?▾

"Inhospitable" has 5 syllables: inh · osp · it · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inhospitable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inhospitable" is /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/.

What does "inhospitable" mean?▾

Inhospitable: (of a person) Not inclined to hospitality; unfriendly,

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