How to Pronounce "trend toward"
expression
ˈtɹɛnd/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
TREND-tord, tuh-WORD
tɹˈɛnd/ /tʊwˈɔːd
trend-tuh-WAWD
Definition
A 'trend toward' is a general movement or tendency in society, business, or nature to go in a certain direction or adopt a particular behavior over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɛnd/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
British English
tɹˈɛnd/ /tʊwˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TREND-tord, tuh-WORD
UK
trend-tuh-WAWD
Listen in Context
There is a trend toward healthier eating.
The country is seeing a trend toward urban living.
Companies show a trend toward using more technology.
There's definitely a trend toward flexible work hours these days.