How to pronounce loaded
Say it like LOH-did. Loaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈloʊdɪd/LOH-did
UK British/ˈləʊdɪd/LOH-did
- LOH
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loaded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-did.
What does loaded mean?
adjective
- filled with a great quantity“a tray loaded with dishes”“table laden with food”
- (of weapons) charged with ammunition“a loaded gun”
- (of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence“a loaded question”
Where does loaded come from?
From load + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with loaded
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Questions about saying loaded
How do you pronounce loaded?
Say LOH-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈləʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loaded?
Loaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · did.
Is loaded 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 /ˈləʊdɪd/ (LOH-did).