Cómo Pronunciar "pretext"
word
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
PREE-tekst
/pɹˈiːtɛkst/
pree-TEKST
Definición
A pretext is a false reason given to hide the real purpose or true reason for doing something.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
Inglés Británico
/pɹˈiːtɛkst/
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PREE-tekst
UK
pree-TEKST
Escucha en Contexto
He left early on the pretext of feeling sick.
She used work as a pretext to avoid the party.
They called off the meeting under the pretext of bad weather.
She never needs a real reason; any little thing becomes her pretext to leave.