How to Pronounce "trades"
word
/ˈtɹeɪdz/
TRAYDZ
/tɹˈeɪdz/
TRAYDZ
Definition
'Trades' usually refers to the buying and selling of goods or services (business activities), or to skilled manual jobs like carpentry or plumbing. It is the plural of 'trade.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹeɪdz/
British English
/tɹˈeɪdz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAYDZ
UK
TRAYDZ
Listen in Context
Many people work in the skilled trades like plumbing and carpentry.
The student is learning different trades at the technical school.
There were several trades at the market today.
People in the trades often start their own businesses after gaining experience.