How to Pronounce "pretend to"
expression
pɹiˈtɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
pri-TEND tuh, TOO, ti
pɹɪtˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
pri-TEND TOO
Definition
To act or speak as if something is true when it is not, often to make others believe it or for fun.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈtɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pɹɪtˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-TEND tuh, TOO, ti
UK
pri-TEND TOO
Listen in Context
The boy pretends to be a doctor when he plays.
She likes to pretend to fly like a bird.
They pretend to be asleep when their mom comes in.
Don’t pretend to know the answer if you’re not sure.