pseudo

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pseu-do (2)
English Definition

Not genuine; sham or false.

Example Sentence

He proved himself to be a pseudo-intellectual.

US IPA /ˈsuːdoʊ/
UK IPA /ˈsjuːdəʊ/

Synonyms

fake false mock sham spurious

Antonyms

genuine authentic real