How to pronounce mistreating
Say it like mih-STREE-ting. Mistreating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE).
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- mih
- STREE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistreating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mistreating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-STREE-ting.
What does mistreating mean?
- present participle and gerund of mistreat How to pronounce mistreat
Words that rhyme with mistreating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mistreating.
Questions about saying mistreating
How do you pronounce mistreating?
Say mih-STREE-ting. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈstritɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪˈstriːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistreating?
Mistreating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE). Broken into parts: mih · STREE · ting.
Is mistreating 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 /mɪˈstriːtɪŋ/ (mih-STREE-ting).