How to pronounce busload
Say it like BUHS-lohd. Busload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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US American/ˈbʌˌsloʊd/BUHS-lohd
UK British/ˈbʌˌsləʊd/BUHS-lohd
- BUHS
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of busload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUHS-lohd.
What does busload mean?
noun
- The amount that can fit on a bus.
Where does busload come from?
From bus + load.
Questions about saying busload
How do you pronounce busload?
Say BUHS-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌˌsloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌˌsləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busload?
Busload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · lohd.
Is busload 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 /ˈbʌˌsləʊd/ (BUHS-lohd).