How to Pronounce Pretences

To pronounce "pretences", say PRET-enc-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PRET-enc-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretences”

"pretences" has 3 syllables: pret-enc-es.

What does pretences mean?

noun

  1. An act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.
  2. Something asserted or alleged on slight evidence; an unwarranted assumption.

Related words

feigningpretensepretextpretendingpretensionguisesimulationclaims

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How many syllables are in "pretences"?▾

"Pretences" has 3 syllables: pret · enc · es.

What does "pretences" mean?▾

Pretences: An act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.

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