How to Pronounce "treason"
word
/ˈtɹizən/
TREE-zuhn
/tɹˈiːzən/
TREE-zuhn
Definition
The crime of betraying your country, usually by trying to overthrow the government or help its enemies.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹizən/
British English
/tɹˈiːzən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TREE-zuhn
UK
TREE-zuhn
Listen in Context
He was found guilty of treason against the government.
In many countries, treason is punished very severely.
The leaders were accused of treason after the war.
People were shocked when the general was arrested for treason.