how to pronounce tried

/ˈtɹaɪd/

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tried is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of tried in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… plasticine to it and tried spinning that …”

meanings of tried

adjective:

Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

verb:

Simple past tense and past participle of try.

tried frequency in english - A1 level of CEFR

the word tried occurs in english on average 196.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.