How to pronounce caseload
Say it like KAY-slohd. Caseload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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US American/ˈkeɪˌsloʊd/KAY-slohd
UK British/ˈkeɪˌsləʊd/KAY-slohd
- KAY
- slohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caseload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- slohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of caseload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAY-slohd.
What does caseload mean?
noun
- The workload of a person or group that handles cases; the relative volume of cases expected to be worked upon.“As a public defender, Jonas had a crushing caseload and never felt that he could prepare his clients' defenses properly.”
- The set of persons whose cases are being handled by such a worker or group.
Where does caseload come from?
From case + load.
Questions about saying caseload
How do you pronounce caseload?
Say KAY-slohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪˌsloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪˌsləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caseload?
Caseload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · slohd.
Is caseload 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 /ˈkeɪˌsləʊd/ (KAY-slohd).