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Olgaa Posted 17 years ago
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HOtel or hotEl

How to explain the fact that in most dictionaries the word HOTEL is given with the stress on the second syllable though in the famous song it is pronounced as hOtel? Are both of these variants correct and if yes, which one is more common?
  

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Hi, How to explain the fact that in most dictionaries the word HOTEL is given with the stress on the second syllable though in the famous song it is pronounced as hOtel? Pronunciation can vary, particularly in lyrics and poetry where the writer is concerned with rhythm and ryhme. Are both of these variants correct and if yes, which one is more common?

  • Hi, How to explain the fact that in most dictionaries the word HOTEL is given with the stress on the second syllable though in the famous song it is pronounced as hOtel?
  • Pronunciation can vary, particularly in lyrics and poetry where the writer is concerned with rhythm and ryhme.
  • Are both of these variants correct and if yes, which one is more common?
  • Stress on the second syllable.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
How to explain the fact that in most dictionaries the word HOTEL is given with the stress on the second syllable though in the famous song it is pronounced as hOtel? Pronunciation can vary, particularly in lyrics and poetry where the writer is concerned with rhythm and ryhme.

Are both of these variants correct and if yes, which one is more common? Stress on the second syllable.

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