How to Pronounce "treasonous"
word
ˈtɹizəˌnəs
TREE-zuh-nuss
tɹˈiːzənəs
TREE-zuh-nuhs
Definition
Describing actions or behavior that betray one's country, usually by helping its enemies or working against its government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹizəˌnəs
British English
tɹˈiːzənəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TREE-zuh-nuss
UK
TREE-zuh-nuhs
Listen in Context
The general was arrested for his treasonous activities.
Speaking to the enemy can be seen as a treasonous act.
He was accused of making treasonous statements online.
Some people thought her criticism of the government was treasonous, but others saw it as free speech.