How to Pronounce "maltreatment"
word
mæɫˈtɹitmənt
mal-TREET-muhnt
mˌæltɹˈiːtmənt
mal-TREET-muhnt
Definition
Maltreatment is cruel or harmful treatment toward a person, animal, or thing, often involving abuse or neglect.
IPA Transcription
American English
mæɫˈtɹitmənt
British English
mˌæltɹˈiːtmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mal-TREET-muhnt
UK
mal-TREET-muhnt
Listen in Context
Maltreatment of animals is a crime.
The school has a policy against maltreatment of children.
Reports of maltreatment must be taken seriously.
He was removed from his home due to severe maltreatment.