How to Pronounce "motel"
word
/moʊˈtɛɫ/
moh-TEL
/məʊtˈɛl/
muh-TEL
Definition
A motel is a simple hotel designed especially for people traveling by car, usually with rooms that open directly to the parking area. It is often used for short stays during road trips.
IPA Transcription
American English
/moʊˈtɛɫ/
British English
/məʊtˈɛl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
moh-TEL
UK
muh-TEL
Listen in Context
We stayed at a motel near the highway.
The motel has free parking.
They found a cheap motel for the night.
Let's pull over and find a motel before it gets too late.