How to pronounce maltreated
Say it like mal-TREE-tid. Maltreated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- mal
- TREE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maltreated 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.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maltreated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mal-TREE-tid.
What does maltreated mean?
- simple past and past participle of maltreat
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Words that rhyme with maltreated
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Questions about saying maltreated
How do you pronounce maltreated?
Say mal-TREE-tid. The American pronunciation is /mælˈtritɪd/. In British English it is /mælˈtriːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maltreated?
Maltreated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: mal · TREE · tid.
Is maltreated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mælˈtriːtɪd/ (mal-TREE-tid).