How to pronounce treachery
Say it like TRECH-uh-ree. Treachery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRECH).
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- TRECH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treachery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of treachery
American and British speakers say treachery in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛtʃəri/ in the US and /ˈtrɛtʃəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRECH-uh-ree.
What does treachery mean?
- Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
- The act of violating the confidence of another, usually for personal gain.
- Treason.
Where does treachery come from?
From Middle English trecherie, from Old French tricherie, trecherie, from tricher, trichier (“to cheat”).
Questions about saying treachery
How do you pronounce treachery?
Say TRECH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛtʃəri/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛtʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treachery?
Treachery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRECH). Broken into parts: TRECH · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say treachery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛtʃəri/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛtʃəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.