How to pronounce trading
Say it like TRAY-ding. Trading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trading 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trading
American and British speakers say trading in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-ding.
What does trading mean?
- buying or selling securities or commodities
Words that rhyme with trading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trading.
Questions about saying trading
How do you pronounce trading?
Say TRAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trading?
Trading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say trading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.