To pronounce "pretending", say PRET-end-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PRET-end-ing
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"pretending" has 3 syllables: pret-end-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pretending" has 3 syllables: pret · end · ing.
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