How to pronounce boatload
Say it like BOHT-lohd. Boatload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT).
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- BOHT
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boatload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boatload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHT-lohd.
What does boatload mean?
- Cargo or passengers that fill a boat.“a boatload of ferry passengers”
- A large quantity.
Where does boatload come from?
From boat + load. The figurative sense is extended from the literal sense.
Questions about saying boatload
How do you pronounce boatload?
Say BOHT-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtˌloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtˌləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boatload?
Boatload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT). Broken into parts: BOHT · lohd.
Is boatload pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊtˌləʊd/ (BOHT-lohd).