English pronunciation

How to pronounce “tried

Phonetic spelling

TRYD

IPA /ˈtɹaɪd/

Syllable stress

tryd

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “tried”?

t r i e d

tried” is spelled T-R-I-E-D. It is pronounced TRYD, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I tried my best to finish the project on time.

  • She tried a new recipe for dinner last night.

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