How to Pronounce "ostensibly"
word
ɑˈstɛnsəbɫi
aw-STEN-suh-blee
ɒstˈɛnsəbli
os-TEN-suh-blee
Definition
Used to describe something that appears or is said to be true, but might not actually be so; it means 'seemingly' or 'apparently'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑˈstɛnsəbɫi
British English
ɒstˈɛnsəbli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-STEN-suh-blee
UK
os-TEN-suh-blee
Listen in Context
He is ostensibly working late to finish the project.
The meeting was ostensibly about budget cuts.
She came to the party ostensibly to see her friends.
The policy was ostensibly introduced for public safety, but many disagreed with it.