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LOH-pee-tahl or LOHS-pee-tahl?
Thanks! I have heard it both ways recently.
Thanks! I have heard it both ways recently.
l'Hospital's name is commonly seen spelled both "l'Hospital" and "l'Hôpital" (e.g., Maurer 1981, p. 426), the two being equivalent in French spelling.
The correct pronunciation of "L'Hospital" is loh-pee-TAHL. The 'L' is pronounced like the English word "el" and the 'H' is silent.
Yes, "L'Hospital" is a French name. It is derived from the French mathematician Guillaume de l'Hôpital, who is known for his contributions to calculus.
Some people may pronounce "L'Hospital" as loh-pee-SHAL or loh-pee-ZHAL, but the most commonly accepted pronunciation is loh-pee-TAHL.
Yes, you can pronounce "L'Hospital" with an English accent, but it is important to remember to pronounce the 'H' as silent and the 'L' as "el".
In French, "L'Hospital" is pronounced as loh-pee-TAHL. The 'H' is silent and the 'L' is pronounced like the French word "elle".