How to Pronounce "hostilities"
word
hɑˈstɪɫətiz
hah-STIL-uh-teez
həstˈɪlɪtiz
huh-STIL-ih-teez
Definition
Open fighting, conflict, or acts of war between groups or countries. Can also mean strong feelings of hatred or opposition.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɑˈstɪɫətiz
British English
həstˈɪlɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hah-STIL-uh-teez
UK
huh-STIL-ih-teez
Listen in Context
Hostilities between the two countries lasted for years.
The peace treaty finally ended the hostilities.
Hostilities broke out at the border early this morning.
There have been no signs of hostilities for weeks, so people feel safer now.