To pronounce "pretious", say PRET-ious — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pretious
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PRET-ious
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"pretious" has 2 syllables: pret-ious.
"Pretious" has 2 syllables: pret · ious.
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