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pretending

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "pretending" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

pretending

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

pretending is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, pretending is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpretending

1verb
  • To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
  • To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
  • To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
  • To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.
  • To hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.
  • To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
  • To hold before one; to extend.
1noun
  • The act of imagining; make-believe
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