How do you pronounce "hostage"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/ (HAHST-ij). In British English: /hˈɒstɪdʒ/ (H-ost). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/ (HAHST-ij). In Australian English: /hˈɒstɪdʒ/ (H-ost).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/ (HAHST-ij), while in British English it's /hˈɒstɪdʒ/ (H-ost).

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hostage

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/ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/

HAHST-ij

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːsthos·ɪdʒtage

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