How many syllables in "ostentatious"?

"ostentatious" has 4 syllabes (os - ten - ta - tious).

How to divide "ostentatious"?

"ostentatious" divides into 4 parts: os · ten · ta · tious.

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

Say each syllable slowly (os... ten... ta... tious) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"ostentatious": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:os·ten·ta·tious

Accent principal

os-ten-TA-tious(os · ten · ta · tious)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "ostentatious" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs⁄

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Syllabesos·ten·ta·tious

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