How to Pronounce Ostensive

To pronounce "ostensive", say OST-ens-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OST-ens-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “ostensive”

"ostensive" has 4 syllables: ost-ens-iv-e.

What does ostensive mean?

adjective

  1. Apparently true, but not necessarily; ostensible
  2. Clearly demonstrative.

Related words

ostensibleimitativecounterfeitapparentinostensibleunostensiblepseudoethicalpseudoactive

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How many syllables are in "ostensive"?▾

"Ostensive" has 4 syllables: ost · ens · iv · e.

What does "ostensive" mean?▾

Ostensive: Apparently true, but not necessarily; ostensible

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