How to pronounce lode
Say it like LOHD. Lode is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHD.
What does lode mean?
- A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure.
- A rich source of supply.
Where does lode come from?
Doublet of load, which has however become semantically restricted.
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Words that rhyme with lode
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Words that sound like lode
Questions about saying lode
How do you pronounce lode?
Say LOHD. The American pronunciation is /loʊd/. In British English it is /ləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lode?
Lode is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOHD.
Is lode 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 /ləʊd/ (LOHD).
What words sound the same as lode?
Lode sounds the same as load in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.