English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hoist Pronunciation
Hoist is pronounced HOYST, IPA /ˈhɔɪst/.
HOYST
US /ˈhɔɪst/ · UK /ˈhɔɪst/
Syllables: HOYST (1 syllable)
verb; also noun: To raise something heavy, often with ropes or a machine, or the machine that does it.
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Hoist in a Sentence
- Two of us had to hoist the sofa over the railing.
- They hoist the flag at eight every morning.
- The garage has a hoist for lifting engines out.
Common Mispronunciations of Hoist
Not HOYS
The word ends in st, both consonants audible. Dropping the t is common before another consonant but sounds unfinished on its own.
Not HAWST
The vowel is a glide from aw towards ee, the oy of boy. A single flat vowel loses the movement.
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