How to pronounce treasure
Say it like TREZH-er. Treasure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREZH).
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- TREZH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treasure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of treasure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TREZH-uh.
What does treasure mean?
- accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.“the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies”
- art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
- any possession that is highly valued by its owner“the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures”
- hold dear“I prize these old photographs”
- be fond of; be attached to
Words that rhyme with treasure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of treasure.
Questions about saying treasure
How do you pronounce treasure?
Say TREZH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treasure?
Treasure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREZH). Broken into parts: TREZH · er.
Is treasure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrɛʒə/ (TREZH-uh).