How to pronounce carload
Say it like KAR-lohd. Carload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrloʊd/KAR-lohd
UK British/ˈkɑːləʊd/KAH-lohd
- KAR
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carload
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAH-lohd.
What does carload mean?
noun
- The contents of an automobile (passengers, supplies, etc.) for one trip.“I brought a carload of flowers to her.”
- The quantity of goods that can be carried in a freight car.“less-than-carload freight”
Where does carload come from?
From car + load.
Questions about saying carload
How do you pronounce carload?
Say KAR-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carload?
Carload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · lohd.
Is carload pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːləʊd/ (KAH-lohd).