3syllables
pretentious
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pretentious 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, pretentious is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpretentious
1adjective
- Intended to impress others; ostentatious.
Example: "Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable."
- Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
Example: "Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics."
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