How to pronounce cartload
Say it like KART-lohd. Cartload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KART).
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- KART
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARTSay 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 cartload
- 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: KAHT-lohd.
What does cartload mean?
- The amount that a cart can carry.
- Any large amount.
Where does cartload come from?
From Middle English cartlode, cartelode, equivalent to cart + load.
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Questions about saying cartload
How do you pronounce cartload?
Say KART-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartload?
Cartload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KART). Broken into parts: KART · lohd.
Is cartload 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 /ˈkɑːtləʊd/ (KAHT-lohd).