How to pronounce tried
Say it like TRYDE. Tried is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tried pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tried
American and British speakers say tried in essentially the same way: /traɪd/ in the US and /traɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRYDE.
What does tried mean?
- tested and proved useful or correct“a tested method”
- tested and proved to be reliable
Where does tried come from?
From Middle English tried, tryed, equivalent to try + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tried
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tried.
Questions about saying tried
How do you pronounce tried?
Say TRYDE. The American pronunciation is /traɪd/. In British English it is /traɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tried?
Tried is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say tried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪd/ and the British form is /traɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.