hostage
nounHow many syllables in hostage?
There are 2 syllables in the word hostage.How to pronounce hostage:
Definition of hostage:
- hostage (noun):
- a person who is illegally held prisoner until certain demands are met by other people
- a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms.
- a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
Synonyms for hostage:
captive
gage
pawn
pledge
prisoner
security
surety
Antonyms for hostage:
captor
escapee
free man
independent
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Syllable Fun Fact
Flapping, a feature of American English, affects the pronunciation of 't' and 'd' between vowels, influencing syllable clarity and perception.
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