How to Pronounce "on trial"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ
AHN TRY-ul
ˈɒn/ /tɹˈaɪəl
on TRY-uhl
Definition
Being formally judged in a court, or being tested to see if something works or is suitable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /tɹˈaɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN TRY-ul
UK
on TRY-uhl
Listen in Context
The company put the new software on trial for a month before buying it.
The actor is on trial for theft.
This cleaning product is still on trial in several stores.
He was nervous standing on trial, facing the judge's questions.