How to Pronounce Trades

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

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Syllables

Letters

/tɹeɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trades”

"trades" has 2 syllables: trad-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

What does trades mean?

noun

Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.
A particular instance of buying or selling.
“I did no trades with them once the rumors started.”

verb

To engage in trade.
“This company trades (in) precious metal.”
To be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.
“Apple is trading at $200.”

noun

Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator.
“They rode the trades going west.”
A publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries.
“Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades.”

Synonyms

barter deal business commerce craft patronage do business exchange swap switch

Words that rhyme with trades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accolades shades charades renegades pervades fades suedes aides spades braids barricades clades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trades"?▾

"Trades" has 2 syllables: trad · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "trades"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trades" is /tɹeɪdz/.

What does "trades" mean?▾

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

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