How to pronounce pretends
Say it like pree-TENDZ. Pretends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENDZ).
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- pree
- TENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretends 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.
- TENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pretends
American and British speakers say pretends in essentially the same way: /priˈtɛndz/ in the US and /priˈtɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-TENDZ.
What does pretends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pretend How to pronounce pretend
Words that rhyme with pretends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pretends.
Questions about saying pretends
How do you pronounce pretends?
Say pree-TENDZ. The American pronunciation is /priˈtɛndz/. In British English it is /priˈtɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretends?
Pretends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENDZ). Broken into parts: pree · TENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pretends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈtɛndz/ and the British form is /priˈtɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.