Como Pronunciar "pretension"
word
pɹiˈtɛnʃən
pri-TEN-shun
pɹɪtˈɛnʃən
prit-EN-shun
Definição
A way of behaving that shows you want to be seen as more important or capable than you really are, or a claim to something you might not actually have.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
pɹiˈtɛnʃən
Inglês Britânico
pɹɪtˈɛnʃən
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
pri-TEN-shun
UK
prit-EN-shun
Ouça em Contexto
She has a pretension to be an expert in art.
His pretensions make him unpopular among his colleagues.
The restaurant has no pretensions; it just serves good food.
His accent is full of pretension; he wants everyone to notice him.