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hotel
Definition:
(nou) a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
Phonetic Transcription:
həʊˈtel
Examples:
She and Harry stay in the society room of the hotel.
The hotel mulled as housing for the mentally ill.
In the movie he is the head waiter of a hotel dining room.
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Common mistakes of hotel pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Some speakers may pronounce "hotel" without the initial "h" sound, saying "otel" instead. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to articulate the "h" clearly as /h/ in both US /hoʊˈtɛl/ and UK /həʊˈtɛl/.
- Misplacing the stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "ho-TEL." The correct pronunciation stresses the second syllable. Tip: Focus on the first syllable in US /hoʊˈtɛl/ and UK /həʊˈtɛl/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "o" in "hotel" as a long vowel, saying "ho-tel." The correct sound is a short vowel. Tip: Practice the "o" sound as /oʊ/ in US and /əʊ/ in UK for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overly stress the "t" in "hotel," making it sound harsh. The "t" should be pronounced clearly but not exaggerated. Tip: Aim for a balanced pronunciation, keeping the "t" soft in both US and UK versions.
- Confusing "hotel" with "motel": Some may confuse "hotel" with "motel," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Motel" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Remember that "hotel" has the stress on the second syllable, while "motel" has stress on the first: /moʊˈtɛl/.