How many syllables in "hostile"?

"hostile" has 2 音节 (hos - tile).

How to divide "hostile"?

"hostile" divides into 2 parts: hos · tile.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (hos... tile) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音节

"hostile": 2 音节.

音节:hos·tile

主重音

HOS-tile(hos · tile)● ○

Stress in "hostile" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɑː.stəl⁄

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IPAˈhɒs.taɪl

音节hos·tile

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How many syllables in "hostile"?: "hostile" has 2 音节 (hos - tile).
How to divide "hostile"?: "hostile" divides into 2 parts: hos · tile.
Where is the stress in "hostile"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hostile"?: Say each syllable slowly (hos... tile) and listen on SayItVid.