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hostile
Definition:
(nou) troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒstaɪl
Examples:
The enemy is belligerent and hostile.
At first the government was hostile to the cooperative.
He continues to be hostile and uncommunicative.
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Common mistakes of hostile pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hos-ˈtile" instead of the correct "ˈhos-tile". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "hostile" with an "o" sound like in "hot", resulting in "ˈhɒstɪl" (UK) or "ˈhɑstɪl" (US). Tip: Use the "o" as in "most" for clarity.
- Omitting the final "e": A common mistake is to pronounce "hostile" without the final "e", leading to "ˈhɒstl" (UK) or "ˈhɑstl" (US). Tip: Always include the final "e" to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overly stress the "t" in "hostile", making it sound too harsh, like "hos-ˈtīl". Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but not overly pronounced.
- Mispronouncing the "h": Occasionally, learners might drop the "h" sound, saying "ostile" instead of "hostile". Tip: Always pronounce the "h" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.