How to pronounce quickload
Say it like KWIK-lohd. Quickload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwɪkloʊd/KWIK-lohd
UK British/ˈkwɪkləʊd/KWIK-lohd
- KWIK
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quickload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWIK-lohd.
What does quickload mean?
verb
- To load a previous save with a rapid keystroke, especially if this can be done while already actively playing.
- An instance of quickloading.
Where does quickload come from?
From quick + load. Attested at least since 1992, as a feature in the game Wolfenstein 3D (in the form "Quick Load").
Questions about saying quickload
How do you pronounce quickload?
Say KWIK-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪkloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪkləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickload?
Quickload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · lohd.
Is quickload 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 /ˈkwɪkləʊd/ (KWIK-lohd).