How to pronounce ostend
Say it like OS-tend. Ostend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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US American/ˈɑˌstɛnd/OS-tend
UK British/ˈɒˌstɛnd/OS-tend
- OS
- tend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ostend
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-tend.
What does ostend mean?
verb
- To exhibit or show
Where does ostend come from?
Latin ostendere (“to show”).
Questions about saying ostend
How do you pronounce ostend?
Say OS-tend. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌstɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈɒˌstɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostend?
Ostend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · tend.
Is ostend pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒˌstɛnd/ (OS-tend).