How to Pronounce "go to trial"
expression
GOH tuh TRY-uhl
goh tuh TRY-uhl
Definition
To appear in a court of law where a judge and/or jury will decide if someone is guilty or innocent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /tɹˈaɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh TRY-uhl
UK
goh tuh TRY-uhl
Listen in Context
The company will go to trial next month.
He had to go to trial to prove his innocence.
If no agreement is reached, we will go to trial.
It's rare for cases like this to actually go to trial—most settle early.