How to pronounce “hospital”
Hear how “hospital” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | hospital |
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| Syllables | hos · pi · tal (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAL. |
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| IPA | /os.pi.ˈtal/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent and the stress is on the end: os-pee-TAHL.
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi tía está en el hospital.My aunt is in the hospital.
El hospital está cerca.The hospital is nearby.
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