How to Pronounce "trade on"
expression
ˈtɹeɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TRAYD-awn or TRAYD-ahn
tɹˈeɪd/ /ˈɒn
TRAYD-on
Definition
To use something, such as a situation, quality, or relationship, for your own benefit, especially unfairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹeɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tɹˈeɪd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAYD-awn or TRAYD-ahn
UK
TRAYD-on
Listen in Context
He tried to trade on his friendship with the manager to get a job.
Some people trade on their good looks.
She did not want to trade on her father's reputation.
You shouldn't trade on people's sympathy to get what you want.