hostess

/ˈhoʊstəs/

Syllables host·ess

Stress HOST-ess

Phonics Breakdown

host

/hoʊst/

long o

ess

/əs/

schwa

Meaning

a woman who receives or entertains guests

Sound Reference

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host=/hoʊst/(host) + ess=/əs/(princess)

Example

The hostess welcomed the guests with a smile.