To pronounce "pretentiousness", say PRET-ent-iousn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pretentiousness
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PRET-ent-iousn-ess
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"pretentiousness" has 4 syllables: pret-ent-iousn-ess.
"Pretentiousness" has 4 syllables: pret · ent · iousn · ess.
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