How many syllables in pretentious?
Syllables in pretentious
3
pre·ten·tious
Pretentious has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say pretentious
| Pronunciation | /pɹiˈtɛnʃəs/ 3 syllables, pre-TEN-tious · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say pretentious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, ten, tious. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with pretentious
- contentious
- conscientious
- unpretentious
- tendentious
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Questions
- How many syllables are in pretentious?
- Pretentious has three syllables.
- How do you divide pretentious into syllables?
- Pretentious divides as pre-ten-tious.
- Which syllable is stressed in pretentious?
- The second syllable (pre-TEN-tious).