How to pronounce ostentatiously
Say it like os-tun-TAY-shus-lee. Ostentatiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- os
- tun
- TAY
- shus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostentatiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- osGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunKeep 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ostentatiously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: os-tun-TAY-shus-lee.
What does ostentatiously mean?
- In an ostentatious manner; extravagantly or flamboyantly.
Where does ostentatiously come from?
From ostentatious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ostentatiously
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Questions about saying ostentatiously
How do you pronounce ostentatiously?
Say os-tun-TAY-shus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostentatiously?
Ostentatiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: os · tun · TAY · shus · lee.
Is ostentatiously 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 /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəsli/ (os-tun-TAY-shus-lee).