How do you pronounce "hospital"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːˌspɪtəl/ (HAH-spit-uhl). In British English: /hˈɒspˌɪtəl/ (H-osp-it). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːˌspɪtəl/ (HAH-spit-uhl). In Australian English: /hˈɒspɪtəl/ (H-osp-it).

Is "hospital" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːˌspɪtəl/ (HAH-spit-uhl), while in British English it's /hˈɒspˌɪtəl/ (H-osp-it).

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/ˈhɑːˌspɪtəl/

HAH-spit-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːhos·spɪtpi·əltal

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