How to Pronounce "pretext"
word
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
PREE-tekst
/pɹˈiːtɛkst/
pree-TEKST
Definition
A pretext is a false reason given to hide the real purpose or true reason for doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
British English
/pɹˈiːtɛkst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREE-tekst
UK
pree-TEKST
Listen in Context
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.