To pronounce "unpretentious", say UNPR-et-ent-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
unpretentious
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/ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/
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"unpretentious" has 4 syllables: unpr-et-ent-ious. It rhymes with conscientious and contentious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Unpretentious" has 4 syllables: unpr · et · ent · ious.
The IPA transcription of "unpretentious" is /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/.
Unpretentious: Simple, humble, not pretentious, plain.
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