How to pronounce ostent
Say it like OS-tent. Ostent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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- OS
- tent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostent 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.
- tentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ostent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-tent.
What does ostent mean?
- A boastful, ostentatious display or exhibition.
Where does ostent come from?
From Latin ostentus (“a display, exhibition, show”), from ostendere (“to exhibit, show”); see further at etymology 1.
Questions about saying ostent
How do you pronounce ostent?
Say OS-tent. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑstɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈɒstɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostent?
Ostent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · tent.
Is ostent 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 /ˈɒstɛnt/ (OS-tent).