How to pronounce tradeoffs
Say it like TRAY-dawfs. Tradeoffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- dawfs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tradeoffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dawfsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tradeoffs
American and British speakers say tradeoffs in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪˌdɔfs/ in the US and /ˈtreɪˌdɒfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-dofs.
What does tradeoffs mean?
- plural of tradeoff How to pronounce tradeoff
Questions about saying tradeoffs
How do you pronounce tradeoffs?
Say TRAY-dawfs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪˌdɔfs/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪˌdɒfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tradeoffs?
Tradeoffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · dawfs.
Do Americans and Brits say tradeoffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪˌdɔfs/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪˌdɒfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.