3syllables
pretension
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pretension 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, pretension is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpretension
1noun
- A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
- Pretentiousness.
1verb
- To apply tension to an object before some other event or process.
- To apply tension to reinforcing strands before concrete is poured in.
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