How to pronounce pretrial
Say it like pree-TRY-ul. Pretrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- pree
- TRY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretrial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 pretrial
American and British speakers say pretrial in essentially the same way: /priˈtraɪəl/ in the US and /priˈtraɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-TRY-ul.
What does pretrial mean?
- Pertaining to a preliminary trial.
- Before a trial.
- A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial.“As a result, another pretrial review was to be held on 17 February.”
Where does pretrial come from?
From pre- + trial.
Words that rhyme with pretrial
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Questions about saying pretrial
How do you pronounce pretrial?
Say pree-TRY-ul. The American pronunciation is /priˈtraɪəl/. In British English it is /priˈtraɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretrial?
Pretrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: pree · TRY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pretrial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈtraɪəl/ and the British form is /priˈtraɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.