How to Pronounce Pretenses

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

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Letters

PRET-ens-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretenses”

"pretenses" has 3 syllables: pret-ens-es. It rhymes with consequences and offenses, if that helps it stick.

What does pretenses mean?

noun

  1. A false or hypocritical profession

    “under pretense of friendliness”

  2. Intention or purpose not real but professed.

    “with only a pretense of accuracy”

Synonyms

affectationdeceptionescapefalse pretensefictionimitationpretextsham

Words that rhyme with pretenses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consequencesoffensesinferencesexpensesdispensessensesdefensestensesbiosciencescommencescenses

Related words

feigningpretencemake-believepretendingdissemblingpretensionsimulationexcuses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretenses"?▾

"Pretenses" has 3 syllables: pret · ens · es.

What does "pretenses" mean?▾

Pretenses: A false or hypocritical profession

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