How Do You Spell PRETENTATIVE?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪtˈɛntətˌɪv] (IPA) 
The word "pretentative" is spelled with the prefix "pre-" meaning "before," the root "tenta-" meaning "to stretch," and the suffix "-tive" meaning "having the quality of." The correct English pronunciation of "pretentative" is /prəˈtɛntətɪv/. The first syllable is reduced and pronounced as "prə," while the second syllable is stressed and pronounced as "tɛnt." The last syllable is pronounced as "tɪv." This word is rarely used and may be confused with the more common word "pretentious," meaning attempting to impress by exaggerating one's abilities or qualities.
