How to Pronounce "hospitals"
word
/ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫz/
HAH-spi-duhlz
/hˈɒspɪtəlz/
HOS-pi-tuhlz
Definition
Buildings where doctors, nurses, and other medical staff treat sick or injured people. Hospitals also provide emergency care, surgery, and other medical services.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫz/
British English
/hˈɒspɪtəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-spi-duhlz
UK
HOS-pi-tuhlz
Listen in Context
There are two hospitals in this city.
Many hospitals are open all day and night.
The government is building new hospitals.
Rural hospitals often struggle to hire enough doctors.