How to pronounce mistreated
Say it like mih-STREE-tid. Mistreated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE).
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- mih
- STREE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistreated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STREESay 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 mistreated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-STREE-tid.
What does mistreated mean?
- simple past and past participle of mistreat How to pronounce mistreat
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Words that rhyme with mistreated
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Questions about saying mistreated
How do you pronounce mistreated?
Say mih-STREE-tid. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstritɪd/. In British English it is /mɪˈstriːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistreated?
Mistreated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE). Broken into parts: mih · STREE · tid.
Is mistreated 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 /mɪˈstriːtɪd/ (mih-STREE-tid).