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