To pronounce "pretreatment", say PRETR-eatm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PRETR-eatm-ent
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"pretreatment" has 3 syllables: pretr-eatm-ent. It rhymes with retreatment, if that helps it stick.
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"Pretreatment" has 3 syllables: pretr · eatm · ent.
Pretreatment: Any treatment received before some other process.
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