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How to pronounce “ostensible”

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Pronunciation guide for ostensible

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of ostensible with real speech in context.
Available examples: 6 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feministswhy do these hotels focus on the ostensible supply
Definition summary: Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feminists

why do these hotels focus on the ostensible supply

[Adjective]
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).

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