To pronounce "trial-and-error", say TRIAL-and-err-or — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TRIAL-and-err-or
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"trial-and-error" has 4 syllables: trial-and-err-or.
"Trial-and-error" has 4 syllables: trial · and · err · or.
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