Como Pronunciar "pretentious"
word
/pɹiˈtɛnʃəs/
pri-TEN-shuhs
/pɹɪtˈɛnʃəs/
pri-TEN-shuhs
Definição
Trying to appear more important, intelligent, or cultured than you really are, often in a way that is annoying or fake.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/pɹiˈtɛnʃəs/
Inglês Britânico
/pɹɪtˈɛnʃəs/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
pri-TEN-shuhs
UK
pri-TEN-shuhs
Ouça em Contexto
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.