How to pronounce unpretentious
American English pronunciation
un-pruh-TEN-shus
- IPA
- /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/
- Syllables
- un · pruh · TEN · shus (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What unpretentious means
Plain and modest, not trying to impress anyone
In a sentence: Their unpretentious little house had a patched roof and a big, welcoming porch.
Where it comes from: It is "un-" plus "pretentious," which describes a person who shows off. So an unpretentious person doesn't.
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