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