How to Pronounce "hostesses"
word
ˈhoʊstəsəz/, /ˈhoʊstəsɪz
HOH-stuh-siz
hˈəʊstɛsɪz
HOH-stess-iz
Definition
Women who greet and help guests at events, restaurants, on airplanes, or in other social settings. 'Hostesses' is the plural of 'hostess'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊstəsəz/, /ˈhoʊstəsɪz
British English
hˈəʊstɛsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOH-stuh-siz
UK
HOH-stess-iz
Listen in Context
The hostesses greeted each guest with a smile.
Two hostesses stood at the entrance of the restaurant.
The flight hostesses served drinks during the flight.
All the hostesses wore matching uniforms at the party.