How to Pronounce "tryout"
word
ˈtɹaɪˌaʊt
TRY-owt
tɹˈaɪaʊt
try-OWT
Definition
A tryout is a test or audition to see if someone is good enough to join a team, group, or activity. It is often used in sports or performing arts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪˌaʊt
British English
tɹˈaɪaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-owt
UK
try-OWT
Listen in Context
The basketball team held tryouts last weekend.
She practiced every day for the school play tryout.
He was nervous before his first soccer tryout.
Do you know when the cheerleading tryouts are?