How to Pronounce Pretender

To pronounce "pretender", say PRET-end-er — 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-end-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretender”

"pretender" has 3 syllables: pret-end-er. It rhymes with tender and render, if that helps it stick.

What does pretender mean?

noun

  1. A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.
  2. A claimant to an abolished or already occupied throne.

Synonyms

dissemblerhypocritephoney

Words that rhyme with pretender

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenderrendersplendorslenderengendersurrendervendorbendercontenderfenderoffendertransgender

Related words

pseudimpostorpseudoimposterfakerfakeshamfraud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretender"?▾

"Pretender" has 3 syllables: pret · end · er.

What does "pretender" mean?▾

Pretender: A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.

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