How to Pronounce Trading

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/tɹeɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trading”

"trading" has 2 syllables: trad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.

What does trading mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The carrying on of trade.

adjective

  1. Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade.

    “a trading company”

  2. Frequented by traders.

Synonyms

dealdo businessexchangeswapswitchtruck

Words that rhyme with trading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadinggradingbraidinginvading

Related words

sellmerchandisebarterswapswopdealpatronagecommercial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trading"?▾

"Trading" has 2 syllables: trad · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "trading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trading" is /tɹeɪdɪŋ/.

What does "trading" mean?▾

Trading: To engage in trade.

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