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How to pronounce “ostensibly”

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Pronunciation guide for ostensibly

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of ostensibly with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: War in Ukraine -- and What It Means for the World Orderostensibly, the very reason that Putin began the war to begin with.
Definition summary: (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

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War in Ukraine -- and What It Means for the World Order

ostensibly, the very reason that Putin began the war to begin with.

[Adverb]
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

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