To pronounce "pretendant", say PRET-end-ant — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pretendant
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PRET-end-ant
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"pretendant" has 3 syllables: pret-end-ant.
"Pretendant" has 3 syllables: pret · end · ant.
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