No. Although it can be emphasized as "pree-tehnd" the first E has a short I sound and the second E has a short E sound (prih-tehnd).
No, the word "pretend" does not have a long 'e' sound. The 'e' in 'pretend' is pronounced with a short 'e' sound as in 'pen'.
long e
The first E has a short I sound and the second E has a short E sound. *Note that "pretend" and "prevent" are seldom pronounced with the long E as "pree" -- unlike some other pre- words such as preview or prepaid.
The "e" in tea is typically pronounced as a long "e" sound, like in "me."
It is a long E, to rhyme with keep and sleep.
It is a long E, because it sounds like the letter E. (rhymes with be, we).
Yes, the word "me" has a long e sound, pronounced as /miː/.
The first E has a short I sound and the second E has a short E sound. *Note that "pretend" and "prevent" are seldom pronounced with the long E as "pree" -- unlike some other pre- words such as preview or prepaid.
As long as you pretend the enemy is Muslim
A waitor? You cant you just pretend, you have to be a member and then you buy the pizza apron
The "e" in tea is typically pronounced as a long "e" sound, like in "me."
she never went to jail, it was only video pretend
It is a long E, to rhyme with keep and sleep.
It is a long e.
You can pretend to be a cat.
not pretend
Pretend friends are friends that you pretend are there, imaginary friends.
short e, as bed,
The word sleep has a long 'e' sound.