How to pronounce payload
Say it like PAY-lohd. Payload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪˌloʊd/PAY-lohd
UK British/ˈpeɪləʊd/PAY-lohd
- PAY
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of payload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAY-lohd.
What does payload mean?
noun
- That part of a cargo that produces revenue.
- The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment, and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft.
- That part of a rocket, missile, propelled stinger, or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance, such as a warhead or satellite.
Where does payload come from?
From pay + load. From the early 20th century.
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Questions about saying payload
How do you pronounce payload?
Say PAY-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payload?
Payload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · lohd.
Is payload 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 /ˈpeɪləʊd/ (PAY-lohd).