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How to pronounce “pretend”

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Pronunciation guide for pretend

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of pretend with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Tim Harford: Trial, error and the God complex 18 minutesNow I'm not going to pretend that this is easy.
Definition summary: (intransitive or with 'that' clause or 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]

Example 1 of 8

Tim Harford: Trial, error and the God complex 18 minutes

Now I'm not going to pretend that this is easy.

[Verb]
(intransitive or with 'that' clause or 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
(intransitive with 'to', formal, originally transitive) To lay claim (to an ability, status, advantage, etc.). [from 15th c.]
(transitive, obsolete) To hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
(transitive, obsolete) To hold before one; to extend.
[Adjective]
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
[Noun]
(childish, informal) The act of engaging in pretend play.

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