How to Pronounce Pretensions

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

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3

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11

Letters

PRET-ens-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretensions”

"pretensions" has 3 syllables: pret-ens-ions. It rhymes with apprehensions and dimensions, if that helps it stick.

What does pretensions mean?

noun

  1. A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
  2. Pretentiousness.

Words that rhyme with pretensions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensionsdimensionsextensionsattentionssuspensionspensionsconventionscontentionsinventionsdetentionsmentions

Related words

pretentiousnesspretencepretenseallegationsambitionsargumentsaspirationsassertions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretensions"?▾

"Pretensions" has 3 syllables: pret · ens · ions.

What does "pretensions" mean?▾

Pretensions: A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.

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