How to Pronounce Trade

To pronounce "trade", say TRAD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tɹeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trade”

"trade" has 2 syllables: trad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does trade mean?

noun

  1. Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.
  2. A particular instance of buying or selling.

    “I did no trades with them once the rumors started.”

verb

  1. To engage in trade.

    “This company trades (in) precious metal.”

  2. To be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.

    “Apple is trading at $200.”

Synonyms

barterdealbusinesscommercecraftpatronagedo businessexchangeswapswitch

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Words that rhyme with trade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

sellmerchandisebarterswapswopdealpatronagecommercial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trade"?▾

"Trade" has 2 syllables: trad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "trade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trade" is /tɹeɪd/.

What does "trade" mean?▾

Trade: Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

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