The word "hostes" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈhɒstiːz/. This word is actually the Latin word for "enemy". The spelling is derived from the Latin alphabet, where "h" is pronounced as /h/, "o" as /ɒ/, "s" as /s/, "t" as /t/ and "e" as /iː/. It is important to note that Latin pronunciation may vary depending on dialect, time period and geographical location. Today, this word is commonly used in academic and historical contexts to refer to adversaries or opponents.