How to pronounce planeload
Say it like PLAYN-lohd. Planeload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce planeload. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAYN
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planeload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYNSay 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 planeload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLAYN-lohd.
What does planeload mean?
- As much, or as many, as a plane can carry
Where does planeload come from?
From plane + load.
Questions about saying planeload
How do you pronounce planeload?
Say PLAYN-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪnˌloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪnˌləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planeload?
Planeload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYN). Broken into parts: PLAYN · lohd.
Is planeload 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 /ˈpleɪnˌləʊd/ (PLAYN-lohd).