How to Pronounce "tryouts"
word
/ˈtɹaɪˌaʊts/
TRY-owts
/tɹˈaɪaʊts/
try-OWTS
Definition
An event or set of tests where people show their skills to try to become part of a team, group, or production, such as in sports or performing arts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹaɪˌaʊts/
British English
/tɹˈaɪaʊts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-owts
UK
try-OWTS
Listen in Context
The baseball tryouts start next week.
She practiced every day for the dance tryouts.
About 50 students came to the choir tryouts.
Did you sign up for the volleyball tryouts yet?