How to pronounce ostentatious
Say it like ah-stun-TAY-shus. Ostentatious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəs/ah-stun-TAY-shus
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ah
- stun
- TAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostentatious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ostentatious mean?
adjective
- Of ostentation.
- Intended to attract notice.
- Of tawdry display; kitsch.
Where does ostentatious come from?
Originated 1590; from Latin ostentātus + -ious.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unostentatious
Words that rhyme with ostentatious
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Questions about saying ostentatious
How do you pronounce ostentatious?
Say ah-stun-TAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostentatious?
Ostentatious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: ah · stun · TAY · shus.