How to Pronounce Pretended

To pronounce "pretended", say PRET-end-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈtɛndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹɪˈtɛndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pretended”

"pretended" has 3 syllables: pret-end-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

What does pretended mean?

verb

  1. To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
  2. To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).

Words that rhyme with pretended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamendedattendedcomprehendedsuspendeddistended

Related words

assumedshamcounterfeitfictitiousfictiveimitativefalsealleged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretended"?▾

"Pretended" has 3 syllables: pret · end · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pretended"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pretended" is /pɹɪˈtɛndɪd/.

What does "pretended" mean?▾

Pretended: To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

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