How to Pronounce "trial by media"
expression
TRY-ul by MEE-dee-uh
TRY-uhl by MEE-dee-uh
Definition
When public opinion, especially shaped by news and social media, decides if someone is guilty or innocent before a court makes its decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈmidiə
British English
tɹˈaɪəl/ /bˈaɪ/ /mˈiːdiːɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-ul by MEE-dee-uh
UK
TRY-uhl by MEE-dee-uh
Listen in Context
Many people believe trial by media is unfair.
The actor faced trial by media after the scandal.
Trial by media can hurt a person’s reputation.
After the news story broke, it was basically a trial by media for the politician.