How many syllables in hostile?

Syllables in hostile

2

hos·tile

Hostile has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say hostile

Said as /ˈhɑstəl/2 syllables, HOS-tile · DUM-da
Said as /hɑˈstaɪl/2 syllables, hos-TILE · da-DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say hostile slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hos, tile. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in hostile?
Hostile has two syllables.
How do you divide hostile into syllables?
Hostile divides as hos-tile.
Which syllable is stressed in hostile?
The first syllable (HOS-tile).

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