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pretext

How many syllables in pretext?

  2 syllables

Divide pretext into syllables:   pre-text
Stressed syllable in pretext:   pre-text
How to pronounce pretext:   pree-tekst
How to say pretext:

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Synonyms for pretext


1 syllable
  • cause
  • plea
  • ruse
  • guise
  • ploy
2 syllables
  • excuse
    3 syllables
    • deception
    • red herring
    4 syllables
    • alleged reason
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      What rhymes with pretext

      2 syllables
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