How do you pronounce "pretense"?

In American English: /priːˈtɛns/ (pree-TEHNS). In British English: /pɹɪtˈɛns/ (prit-EHNS). In Canadian English: /priːˈtɛns/ (pree-TEHNS). In Australian English: /pɹɪtˈɛns/ (prit-EHNS).

Is "pretense" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /priːˈtɛns/ (pree-TEHNS), while in British English it's /pɹɪtˈɛns/ (prit-EHNS).

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pretense

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/priːˈtɛns/

pree-TEHNS

Syllable Breakdown

priːpre·tɛnstense

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