pretenses
pree-TEN-siz
preetensiz
/pɹiˈtɛnsɪz/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pretenses” is spelled “preetensiz”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | ee | t | e | n | s | i | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ | /t/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /s/ | /ɪ/ | /z/ |
English writes “pretenses” with
9 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“preetensiz” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “pretenses”
ishismrsmsforceswishesrosesbitchessurprisessandwiches
“pretenses” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pretenses”?
“pretenses” is pronounced pree-TEN-siz — IPA /pɹiˈtɛnsɪz/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “preetensiz”.
How many syllables are in “pretenses”?
“pretenses” has 3 syllables: pree-TEN-siz (the capitalized syllable is stressed).