How to Pronounce "stock in trade"
expression
STAHK-in-TRAYD
STOK-in-TRAYD
Definition
The basic things, skills, or qualities someone regularly uses in their work. Can refer to actual physical goods or to typical methods and techniques someone is known for.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɹeɪd
British English
stˈɒk/ /ˈɪn/ /tɹˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAHK-in-TRAYD
UK
STOK-in-TRAYD
Listen in Context
Patience is a teacher's stock in trade.
For a baker, fresh bread is part of his stock in trade.
Quick thinking is her stock in trade as a reporter.
"Sarcasm seems to be his stock in trade," she joked.