How to Pronounce Trustee

To pronounce "trustee", say TRUST-ee — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “trustee”

"trustee" has 2 syllables: trust-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does trustee mean?

noun

A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals, or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.
A person in whose hands the effects of another are attached in a trustee process.

verb

To commit (property) to the care of a trustee.
“to trustee an estate”
To attach (a debtor's wages, credits, or property in the hands of a third person) in the interest of the creditor.

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Words that rhyme with trustee

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trustee"?▾

"Trustee" has 2 syllables: trust · ee.

What does "trustee" mean?▾

Trustee: A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals, or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.

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