How to pronounce unload
Say it like un-LOHD. Unload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHD).
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- un
- LOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unload
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-LOHD.
What does unload mean?
- To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.).“to unload a ship”
- To remove (the load or cargo) from a vehicle, etc.“to unload bales of hay from a truck”
- To deposit one's load or cargo.
Where does unload come from?
From un- + load.
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Questions about saying unload
How do you pronounce unload?
Say un-LOHD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈloʊd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unload?
Unload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHD). Broken into parts: un · LOHD.
Is unload 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 /ʌnˈləʊd/ (un-LOHD).