How to Pronounce Maltreated

To pronounce "maltreated", say MALTR-eat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

MALTR-eat-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “maltreated”

"maltreated" has 3 syllables: maltr-eat-ed. It rhymes with conceited and defeated, if that helps it stick.

What does maltreated mean?

verb

  1. To treat badly, to abuse.

Words that rhyme with maltreated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceiteddefeateddepletedtreatedpleatedcheatedheatedretreateddeletedgreetedrepeatedcompleted

Related words

abusedassaultedbatteredbeatencuffedill-treatedmistreatedmisunderstood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maltreated"?▾

"Maltreated" has 3 syllables: maltr · eat · ed.

What does "maltreated" mean?▾

Maltreated: To treat badly, to abuse.

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