How to Pronounce Trials

To pronounce "trials", say TRIALS — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɹaɪəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈtɹaɪəlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trials”

"trials" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with files and juveniles, if that helps it stick.

What does trials mean?

noun

  1. An opportunity to test something out; a test.

    “They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.”

  2. Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.

verb

  1. To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.

    “The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.”

  2. To try out (a new player) in a sports team.

    “The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.”

Words that rhyme with trials

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

filesjuvenileslifestylespilesaislesmilesstylesexilesreconcilesstockpilesturnstilesdiles

Related words

experimentaltesttryoutempiricalrunmodeltribulationpilot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trials"?▾

"Trials" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trials"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trials" is /ˈtɹaɪəlz/.

What does "trials" mean?▾

Trials: An opportunity to test something out; a test.

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