To pronounce "maltreating", say MALTR-eat-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MALTR-eat-ing
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"maltreating" has 3 syllables: maltr-eat-ing.
verb
"Maltreating" has 3 syllables: maltr · eat · ing.
Maltreating: To treat badly, to abuse.
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