How to pronounce workload
Say it like WUR-klohd. Workload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- klohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workload pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- klohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of workload
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WUR-klohd.
What does workload mean?
- The amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period.
- The amount of work that a machine can handle or produce.
Where does workload come from?
From work + load.
Questions about saying workload
How do you pronounce workload?
Say WUR-klohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝˌkloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːˌkləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workload?
Workload has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · klohd.
Is workload pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɜːˌkləʊd/ (WUR-klohd).