How to Pronounce "trial by fire"
expression
ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
TRY-uhl by FY-er
tɹˈaɪəl/ /bˈaɪ/ /fˈaɪə
TRY-uhl by FY-uh
Definition
A difficult or intense experience that tests someone's abilities, often for the first time, especially under pressure or in challenging situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
tɹˈaɪəl/ /bˈaɪ/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-uhl by FY-er
UK
TRY-uhl by FY-uh
Listen in Context
Her first day managing the store was a real trial by fire.
Becoming a parent can feel like a trial by fire.
His first week in the army was a trial by fire.
Wow, that meeting turned into a trial by fire for the new manager.