How to pronounce pretenders
Say it like pree-TEN-derz. Pretenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- pree
- TEN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretenders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pretenders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-TEN-duz.
What does pretenders mean?
- plural of pretender How to pronounce pretender
Questions about saying pretenders
How do you pronounce pretenders?
Say pree-TEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /priˈtɛndɚz/. In British English it is /priˈtɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretenders?
Pretenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: pree · TEN · derz.
Is pretenders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /priˈtɛndəz/ (pree-TEN-duz).