How to pronounce maltreat
Say it like mal-TREET. Maltreat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREET).
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- mal
- TREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maltreat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maltreat
American and British speakers say maltreat in essentially the same way: /mælˈtrit/ in the US and /mælˈtriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-TREET.
What does maltreat mean?
- To treat badly, to abuse.
Where does maltreat come from?
From mal- + treat, after French maltraiter.
Words that rhyme with maltreat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maltreat.
Questions about saying maltreat
How do you pronounce maltreat?
Say mal-TREET. The American pronunciation is /mælˈtrit/. In British English it is /mælˈtriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maltreat?
Maltreat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREET). Broken into parts: mal · TREET.
Do Americans and Brits say maltreat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mælˈtrit/ and the British form is /mælˈtriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.