Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on trial

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.87 in modern English

Syllables
on -tri-al
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Undergoing a trial in a court of law. (of a person)

Phrases

stand trial

Frequently Paired Words

stand trial

Synonyms

in the dock

Questions

What does on trial mean?
Undergoing a trial in a court of law. (of a person)

How to pronounce on trial

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