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pretentious

/pri'tɛnʃəs/ · pritɛnʃəs

Pretentious has 3 syllables: pre · ten · tious.

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ten
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tious
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adjective. Intended to attract notice and impress others.

adjective. (of a display) tawdry or vulgar.

adjective. Making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction.

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