How to pronounce loading
Say it like LOH-ding. Loading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loading 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loading
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-ding.
What does loading mean?
- weight to be borne or conveyed
- a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time“the system broke down under excessive loads”
- the ratio of the gross weight of an airplane to some factor determining its lift
Where does loading come from?
By surface analysis, load + -ing.
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Questions about saying loading
How do you pronounce loading?
Say LOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loading?
Loading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ding.
Is loading 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 /ˈləʊdɪŋ/ (LOH-ding).