How to pronounce mistrial
Say it like MIS-try-ul. Mistrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- try
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mistrial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mistrial
American and British speakers say mistrial in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪˌstraɪəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪˌstraɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-try-ul.
Other ways to say mistrial
Mistrial also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- mih-STRY-ul /mɪˈstraɪəl/
What does mistrial mean?
- A trial that is prematurely ended upon being declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of a hung jury.
Where does mistrial come from?
From mis- + trial.
Questions about saying mistrial
How do you pronounce mistrial?
Say MIS-try-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪˌstraɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪˌstraɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mistrial?
Mistrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · try · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mistrial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪˌstraɪəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪˌstraɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.