How to Pronounce "ostentatious"
word
ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəs
ah-sten-TAY-shus
ˌɒstəntˈeɪʃəs
os-ten-TAY-shus
Definition
Describes something or someone that tries to attract attention by showing off wealth, style, or knowledge in a very obvious or exaggerated way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəs
British English
ˌɒstəntˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ah-sten-TAY-shus
UK
os-ten-TAY-shus
Listen in Context
His ostentatious car attracted everyone's attention.
The house was decorated in a very ostentatious style.
She wore an ostentatious necklace to the party.
He makes ostentatious displays of generosity but rarely helps anyone in private.