How to pronounce treaty
Say it like TREE-tee. Treaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treaty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of treaty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TREE-tee.
What does treaty mean?
- a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
Where does treaty come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with treaty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of treaty.
Questions about saying treaty
How do you pronounce treaty?
Say TREE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtriti/. In British English it is /ˈtriːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treaty?
Treaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · tee.
Is treaty 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 /ˈtriːti/ (TREE-tee).