How to Pronounce Pre-trial

To pronounce "pre-trial", say PRETR-ial — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PRETR-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “pre-trial”

"pre-trial" has 2 syllables: pretr-ial.

What does pre-trial mean?

noun

  1. A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a preliminary trial.
  2. Before a trial.

Related words

pre-crimepre-electionprejudicalpre-tournamentpretherapeuticalpre-conditionalpre-chargepre-marriage

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How many syllables are in "pre-trial"?▾

"Pre-trial" has 2 syllables: pretr · ial.

What does "pre-trial" mean?▾

Pre-trial: A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial.

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