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trial
Definition:
(nou) the act of testing something (nou) trying something to find out about it (nou) the act of undergoing testing (nou) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law (nou) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications (nou) an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtraɪəl
Examples:
If the debtor loses the court trial, costs for the trial are added to the debt.
That will chill future misbehavior in the trial courts.
The district court judge heard the trial.
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Common mistakes of trial pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "tri-AL" instead of the correct "TRI-al" /ˈtraɪ.əl/ (US) /ˈtraɪ.əl/ (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "trial" with a short "i" sound, as in "trill" instead of the correct long "i" in "trial" /ˈtraɪ.əl/. Tip: Practice elongating the "i" to achieve the right sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers say "trial" as a single syllable, "tral," missing the "al" sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "trial" has two distinct syllables, so pronounce both clearly.
- Confusing with "trialed": Learners sometimes pronounce "trial" as if it were a verb in the past tense, saying "trialed" with an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is still "trial" /ˈtraɪ.əl/. Tip: Keep "trial" as a noun with its original syllable count.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "trial" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "ttrial." This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly into the "r" sound.