Hospital
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A medical institution where sick or injured people are given treatment and care by doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. A facility for patient diagnosis and treatment.
“The new hospital has state-of-the-art equipment and specialised units for emergency care.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/
Syllables
hos·pi·tal
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Wordle
Contains TAL ending with three vowels - HOSPIT root pattern
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; common word with good letter distribution
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