how to pronounce ottoman

/ˈɒt.ə.mən/

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ottoman is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of ottoman

noun:

A Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire.
A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen, etc.
A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture of cotton and silk-like yarns.

adjective:

Turkish.
Of the Ottoman Empire.

ottoman frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word ottoman occurs in english on average 3.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.