To pronounce "ill-treated", say ILLTR-eat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILLTR-eat-ed
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"ill-treated" has 3 syllables: illtr-eat-ed.
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"Ill-treated" has 3 syllables: illtr · eat · ed.
Ill-treated: To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat
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