To pronounce "pretrial", say PRETR-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈtɹaɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹɪˈtɹaɪəl/
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"pretrial" has 2 syllables: pretr-ial. It rhymes with aisle and denial, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pretrial" has 2 syllables: pretr · ial.
The IPA transcription of "pretrial" is /pɹɪˈtɹaɪəl/.
Pretrial: A preliminary trial held in advance of a court trial.
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