How to Pronounce "pretended"
word
/pɹiˈtɛndɪd/
pri-TEN-did
/pɹɪtˈɛndɪd/
pri-TEN-did
Definition
Did something as if it were real or true when it was not; acted like something was happening or existed, but it was only make-believe.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹiˈtɛndɪd/
British English
/pɹɪtˈɛndɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-TEN-did
UK
pri-TEN-did
Listen in Context
She pretended to be asleep.
He pretended he was a superhero.
They pretended not to hear the noise.
I pretended everything was fine, even though I was upset.