English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Host Pronunciation
Host is pronounced HOHST, IPA /ˈhoʊst/.
HOHST
US /ˈhoʊst/ · UK /ˈhəʊst/
Syllables: HOHST (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A person who receives guests, or to receive and look after them.
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Host in a Sentence
- Our host met us at the gate.
- They host a quiz night every Thursday.
- The city will host the finals next year.
Common Mispronunciations of Host
Not HAHST
Round the vowel into a long oh, so the word matches most and post.
Not HOHS
Close on both the s and the t, since dropping the final one leaves the word hose.
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