How to Pronounce "pretentious"
word
/pɹiˈtɛnʃəs/
pri-TEN-shuhs
/pɹɪtˈɛnʃəs/
pri-TEN-shuhs
Definition
Trying to appear more important, intelligent, or cultured than you really are, often in a way that is annoying or fake.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹiˈtɛnʃəs/
British English
/pɹɪtˈɛnʃəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-TEN-shuhs
UK
pri-TEN-shuhs
Listen in Context
Her style is a bit pretentious for this simple event.
He sounded pretentious when he talked about his new car.
Many people find that movie too pretentious.
The restaurant tries to be fancy, but it just comes off as pretentious.