How to pronounce treater
Say it like TREE-ter. Treater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of treater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TREE-tuh.
What does treater mean?
- One who or that which treats.
- A vessel used to treat oil-water emulsions by any of several mechanisms so that the oil can be accepted by the pipeline or transport.
Where does treater come from?
From treat + -er.
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Words that rhyme with treater
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Questions about saying treater
How do you pronounce treater?
Say TREE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtritɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtriːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treater?
Treater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · ter.
Is treater 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 /ˈtriːtə/ (TREE-tuh).