How to Pronounce Pretends

To pronounce "pretends", say PRET-ends — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PRET-ends

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretends”

"pretends" has 2 syllables: pret-ends. It rhymes with contends and amends, if that helps it stick.

What does pretends 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 pretends

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendsamendsascendsextendscommendstranscendsbefriendsportendsendsdividendsbookendsdescends

Related words

feignmake-believeshamdissembleaffectplayunrealact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretends"?▾

"Pretends" has 2 syllables: pret · ends.

What does "pretends" mean?▾

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

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