How to pronounce offload
Say it like ah-FLOHD. Offload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOHD).
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- ah
- FLOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FLOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of offload
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: of-LOHD.
What does offload mean?
- To unload.“The driver of the car carrier offloaded the cars at the dealership.”
- To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.“He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.”
- To pass the ball.
- The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
- The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.
Where does offload come from?
From off- + load.
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Questions about saying offload
How do you pronounce offload?
Say ah-FLOHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑˈfloʊd/. In British English it is /ˌɒˈfləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offload?
Offload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOHD). Broken into parts: ah · FLOHD.
Is offload pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒˈfləʊd/ (of-LOHD).