How to Pronounce "tread on"
expression
ˈtɹɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TRED-awn
tɹˈɛd/ /ˈɒn
tred-ON
Definition
To step on something, usually by accident. It can also mean to offend or hurt someone's feelings or rights.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tɹˈɛd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRED-awn
UK
tred-ON
Listen in Context
Be careful not to tread on the flowers.
She trod on my foot during the dance.
Don’t tread on the cracks in the pavement.
I didn’t mean to tread on your feelings.