How many syllables in "ostensibly"?

"ostensibly" has 4 syllabes (os - ten - si - bly).

How to divide "ostensibly"?

"ostensibly" divides into 4 parts: os · ten · si · bly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (os... ten... si... bly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"ostensibly": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:os·ten·si·bly

Accent principal

os-ten-SI-bly(os · ten · si · bly)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "ostensibly" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɒˈstɛnsɪbli⁄

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How many syllables in "ostensibly"?: "ostensibly" has 4 syllabes (os - ten - si - bly).
How to divide "ostensibly"?: "ostensibly" divides into 4 parts: os · ten · si · bly.
Where is the stress in "ostensibly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ostensibly"?: Say each syllable slowly (os... ten... si... bly) and listen on SayItVid.