How to Pronounce "pretrial"
word
pɹiˈtɹaɪəɫ
pree-TRY-ul
pɹiːtɹˈaɪəl
pree-TRY-uhl
Definition
Relating to the period or procedures before a trial takes place in a law court, such as meetings or hearings before the main trial.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈtɹaɪəɫ
British English
pɹiːtɹˈaɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-TRY-ul
UK
pree-TRY-uhl
Listen in Context
The pretrial hearing is scheduled for next week.
She met with her lawyer for a pretrial discussion.
The judge made a decision during the pretrial phase.
Sometimes cases are settled during the pretrial, so they never go to court.