Start with 'hos', using 'hah' like 'hot' but with a soft 'h'.
Say 'pi' as in 'pit' but short and quick.
Say 'tal', stressing on it, similar to 'tall' but shorter.
Add 'i', pronounced as a quick 'i' sound.
End with 'ty', pronounced as 'tee'.
hos-i-tal-i-ty (missing 'p' in second syllable)
hos-pit-al-i-tee (incorrect ending sound)
hos-pi-tal-tee (stress on wrong syllable)
Start with 'hos', using 'ho' like 'hot' with a short rounded 'o'.
Say 'pi' with a short 'i' as in 'pit'.
Say 'tal', stressing on it, as in 'tall' but shorter.
Add 'i', with a quick 'i' sound.
Finish with 'ty', pronounced like 'tee'.
hos-i-tal-i-ty (missing 'p' sound)
hos-pit-al-i-tee (incorrect ending sound)
hos-pi-tal-tee (wrong stress)
Stress the 'tal' in 'hospitality'.
Round your lips slightly for the 'hos' and 'ty' parts.
The 'p' prevents confusion with similar-sounding words.
The friendly and generous reception of guests.
/ˈhɑːspɪtl/
A place for medical treatment.
/hoʊst/
Person who receives guests.
/ˈhɑːspɪtəbl/
Friendly to guests.
The ending 'pital-ity' vs. just 'hospital'.
Different ending sounds, 'ality' vs. 'host'.
Emphasis on different syllables compared to 'hospitable'.
Practice the word part by part to master the syllables.
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