How to pronounce mistreatment
Say it like mis-TREET-munt. Mistreatment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREET).
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- mis
- TREET
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistreatment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistreatment
American and British speakers say mistreatment in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈtritmənt/ in the US and /mɪsˈtriːtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-TREET-munt.
What does mistreatment mean?
- Cruel, abusive, unfair, or thoughtless treatment of a person or animal (or rarely an object).“There were allegations of mistreatment at the prison.”
Where does mistreatment come from?
From mistreat + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mistreatment
How do you pronounce mistreatment?
Say mis-TREET-munt. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈtritmənt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈtriːtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistreatment?
Mistreatment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREET). Broken into parts: mis · TREET · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say mistreatment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈtritmənt/ and the British form is /mɪsˈtriːtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.