How to Pronounce Pretenders

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PRET-end-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretenders”

"pretenders" has 3 syllables: pret-end-ers. It rhymes with offenders and suspenders, if that helps it stick.

What does pretenders 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 pretenders

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

offenderssuspendersdefendersrenderscontenderstendersvendorsbenderslenderssurrendersvendersblenders

Related words

pseudimpostorpseudoimposterfakerfakeshamfraud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretenders"?▾

"Pretenders" has 3 syllables: pret · end · ers.

What does "pretenders" mean?▾

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

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