How to Pronounce "treacherous"
word
/ˈtɹɛtʃɝəs/
TRE-chur-uhs
/tɹˈɛtʃəɹəs/
TRE-chuh-ruhs
Definition
Describes something or someone that is dangerously unstable, unsafe, or likely to betray trust; can mean both physically dangerous or deceitful.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹɛtʃɝəs/
British English
/tɹˈɛtʃəɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRE-chur-uhs
UK
TRE-chuh-ruhs
Listen in Context
This mountain path is very treacherous.
Be careful, the ice is treacherous today.
He is a treacherous man who cannot be trusted.
The river looks calm, but the current is actually treacherous.