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How to pronounce host

host
/həʊst/
1 syllable

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Host, sound by sound

/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

My host family gave me a hearty welcome.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce host?

Host is pronounced /həʊst/ in American English.

How many syllables are in host?

Host has 1 syllable.

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