How to Pronounce Ostentation

To pronounce "ostentation", say OST-ent-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ostentation”

"ostentation" has 4 syllables: ost-ent-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does ostentation mean?

noun

  1. Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
  2. A show or spectacle.

Synonyms

boastingpageantryparadepomppompousnessshowshowinessvaunting

Words that rhyme with ostentation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

ostentatiousnesspompousnesspompositypretentiousnesssplashinessfanfareostentvainglory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ostentation"?▾

"Ostentation" has 4 syllables: ost · ent · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "ostentation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ostentation" is /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/.

What does "ostentation" mean?▾

Ostentation: Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.

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