How to Pronounce "tried and tested"
expression
TRYD and TES-tid
tryd and TES-tid
Definition
Something that has been used or done many times and proven to work well and be reliable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtɛstɪd
British English
tɹˈaɪd/ /ˈænd/ /tˈɛstɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRYD and TES-tid
UK
tryd and TES-tid
Listen in Context
This is a tried and tested way to learn vocabulary.
Many teachers use tried and tested techniques in their classrooms.
We followed a tried and tested recipe for the cake.
Sometimes new ideas work, but you can't go wrong with a tried and tested approach.