How to Pronounce "trick of the trade"
expression
TRIK-uhv-thuh-TRADE
trik-OV-thuh-TRADE
Definition
A useful tip or secret method known by people experienced in a particular job or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɪk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹeɪd
British English
tɹˈɪk/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIK-uhv-thuh-TRADE
UK
trik-OV-thuh-TRADE
Listen in Context
She showed me a useful trick of the trade for cleaning windows.
Every chef has a trick of the trade for making food taste better.
Learning a few tricks of the trade can make your work easier.
That shortcut is just one of the many tricks of the trade I’ve picked up over the years.