How to Pronounce "pretending"

word

/pɹiˈtɛndɪŋ/

pri-TEN-ding

/pɹɪtˈɛndɪŋ/

pri-TEN-ding

Definition

Acting as if something is true when it is not, either for fun, to imagine a situation, or to hide the truth. It can describe playful imagination or dishonest behavior, depending on the context.

IPA Transcription

American English

/pɹiˈtɛndɪŋ/

British English

/pɹɪtˈɛndɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

pri-TEN-ding

Listen in Context

The child is pretending to be a doctor.

He is pretending to be sick today.

She smiled, but she was pretending to be happy.

I can't keep pretending that everything is fine.