How Do You Spell HOSTLE?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒsə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hostle" is often confused with "hostel", which refers to a type of budget accommodation. However, "hostle" is a verb that means "to shove" or "to jostle". Its phonetic transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet is /ˈhɑsəl/, with the stressed syllable on the first syllable. The confusion may stem from the fact that both words are pronounced with a similar sound, with the final "l" often not fully pronounced in both cases.

Common Misspellings for HOSTLE

• hostal
• hastle
• hostel
• hosle
• gostle
• yostle
• hkstle
• hlstle
• hpstle
• h0stle
• h9stle
• hoatle
• hoztle
• hoxtle
• hodtle
• hoetle
• howtle
• hosrle
• hosfle
• hosgle

Etymology of HOSTLE

The word "hostle" has its origins in Old French. It ultimately derives from the Latin word "hospitalem", meaning "inn" or "lodging". In Old French, it took the form of "hostel", referring to a place where travelers could find accommodation. Over time, the spelling "hostel" became more commonly used, while "hostle" started to fall out of favor. Nonetheless, both versions are etymologically related and have a similar meaning.

Similar spelling words for HOSTLE

• hosteller,
• hostler,
• hustler,
• hostel,
• hostility,
• hostelry,
• hostilely,
• hostile,
• hustle.