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How to pronounce “hostage”

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Pronunciation guide for hostage

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of hostage with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Never Split the Differencein hostage negotiation.
Definition summary: A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

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Never Split the Difference

in hostage negotiation.

[Noun]
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.
Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.
One who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.
The condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.
[Verb]
(possibly nonstandard) To give (someone or something) as a hostage to (someone or something else).
(possibly nonstandard) To hold (someone or something) hostage, especially in a way that constrains or controls the person or thing held, or in order to exchange for something else.