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