To pronounce "pretention", say PRET-ent-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pretention
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PRET-ent-ion
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"pretention" has 3 syllables: pret-ent-ion.
"Pretention" has 3 syllables: pret · ent · ion.
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