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pretence

/ˈpɹiːtɛns/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.73 in modern English

Syllables
pre-tence
IPA
/ˈpɹiːtɛns/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

British standard spelling of pretense.

Countable; Uncountable

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɹiːtɛns/
  • British English: /pɹɪˈtɛns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

pretences (plural) pretense (alternative, US) prætence (alternative, archaic)

Derived Forms

pretenceless

Phrases

escutcheon of pretence false pretence

Synonyms

pretense pretending simulation feigning guise pretext pretension make-believe

Homonyms

pretense

Rhymes With

sense defense defence intense hence offense expense fence dense tense immense pence

Questions

How do you pronounce pretence?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹiːtɛns/.
What does pretence mean?
British standard spelling of pretense.

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