How to pronounce truckload
Say it like TRUHK-lohd. Truckload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK).
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- TRUHK
- lohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truckload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of truckload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRUHK-lohd.
What does truckload mean?
- The contents of a full truck or lorry.
- A large number.“We were expecting just a handful of people to come to the festival, but then a truckload of revellers started arriving at the festival gates.”
Where does truckload come from?
From truck + load.
Questions about saying truckload
How do you pronounce truckload?
Say TRUHK-lohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌkˌloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌkˌləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truckload?
Truckload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK). Broken into parts: TRUHK · lohd.
Is truckload 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 /ˈtrʌkˌləʊd/ (TRUHK-lohd).