Como Pronunciar "hostages"

word

HAH-stij-iz

HO-stij-iz

Definição

Hostages are people who are kept by force so that others will do something, such as pay money, release prisoners, or meet demands. The word is usually used in situations involving crime, war, or terrorism.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/ˈhɑstədʒəz/

Inglês Britânico

/hˈɒstɪdʒɪz/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HAH-stij-iz

HO-stij-iz

Ouça em Contexto

The police said the hostages were safe.

The men took three hostages from the bank.

The hostages were released after two days.

The negotiators are still trying to get the hostages out alive.