hostel

How to Split "hostel" into Syllables

The word hostel is divided into 2 syllables: ho·stel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ho — 1st syllable
• stel — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hostel:

• IPA: /ˈhɑstəl/

📖 Definitions

1. A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.
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📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English hostel, from Old French hostel, ostel, from Late Latin hospitale (“hospice”), from Classical Latin hospitalis (“hospitable”) itself from hospes (“host”) + -alis (“-al”). Doublet of hotel and hospital. Obsolete from the 16th to 18th centuries, until it was revived by Walter Scott. From English hostel. Borrowed from English hostel. Internationalism. Borrowed from Old French hostel, ostel, from Latin hospitāle. Doublet of hospital. From Old French ostel. Borro...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down hostel into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare hostel with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
hostel	2	ho·stel
hightail	1	hightail
hustle	1	hustle
hostile	3	ho-sti-le

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to hostel:

hos, hose, hosp, host, Hosea, hosier, hosanna, hosiery.