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trade
Definition:
(nou) the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services (nou) the skilled practice of a practical occupation (nou) the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers (nou) a particular instance of buying or selling (nou) people who perform a particular kind of skilled work (nou) steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator (nou) an equal exchange
Phonetic Transcription:
treɪd
Examples:
His trade was in the embroidery business.
He transacts business in the slave trade.
The bigspot barb is of commercial importance in the aquarium trade industry.
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Common mistakes of trade pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "trade" with a short "a" sound, like "træd" (US) or "trɛɪd" (UK). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "day," to pronounce "trade" correctly.
- Misplacing stress: A few might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "trə-ˈdeɪd." The correct pronunciation is "ˈtreɪd," with primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember that "trade" is a single-syllable word.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some learners may overpronounce the "r," leading to "trayd." The correct pronunciation is "treɪd" without excess emphasis on the "r." Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the vowel sound.
- Dropping the final "d": Occasionally, people might say "tray" instead of "trade," omitting the final sound. This leads to confusion with the word "tray." Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "d" sound clearly when saying "trade."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "trade" with "tried," saying "træd." The correct pronunciation for "trade" is "treɪd." Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound in "trade" to distinguish it from "tried."