# pretence, pretense

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈpɹiːtɛns/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### pretence
*/ˈpɹiːtɛns/*
British standard spelling of pretense.

### pretense
*/ˈpɹiːtɛns/*
The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/pretence