Pretender

Here is “pretender” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

noun a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
noun a person who makes deceitful pretenses
noun a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

Letters: 9
Syllables: 3
Part of speech: noun
Common word: Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “pretender”

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What does “pretender” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “pretender”?

The syllable count of “pretender” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026