How to pronounce meatloaf
Say it like MEET-lohf. Meatloaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET).
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- MEET
- lohf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meatloaf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lohfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of meatloaf
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEET-lohf.
What does meatloaf mean?
- A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.
Where does meatloaf come from?
Compound of meat + loaf.
Questions about saying meatloaf
How do you pronounce meatloaf?
Say MEET-lohf. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitloʊf/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtləʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meatloaf?
Meatloaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET). Broken into parts: MEET · lohf.
Is meatloaf 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 /ˈmiːtləʊf/ (MEET-lohf).