hospitality

/ˌhɒspɪˈtælɪti/

Syllables hos·pi·tal·i·ty

Stress hos-pi-TAL-i-ty

Phonics Breakdown

hos

/hɒs/

short o

pi

/pɪ/

short i

tal

/tæl/

short a

i

/ɪ/

schwa

ty

/ti/

y long i

Meaning

friendly and generous treatment of guests or strangers

Sound Reference

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hos=/hɒs/(host) + pi=/pɪ/(pin) + tal=/tæl/(talent) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ty=/ti/(city)

Example

The hotel is famous for its warm hospitality.