How to Pronounce Loaded

To pronounce "loaded", say LOAD-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈləʊdɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈləʊdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “loaded”

"loaded" has 2 syllables: load-ed. It rhymes with goaded and eroded, if that helps it stick.

What does loaded mean?

verb

To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).
“The dock workers refused to load the ship.”
To place in or on a conveyance or a place of storage.
“He loaded his stuff into his storage locker.”

adjective

Burdened by some heavy load; packed.
“Let's leave the TV; the car is loaded already.”
(of a projectile weapon) Having a live round of ammunition in the chamber.
“No funny business; this heater's loaded!”

Synonyms

armed primed charged freighted pregnant crammed laden packed

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Words that rhyme with loaded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goaded eroded corroded outmoded moded exploded overloaded imploded encoded unloaded coded unexploded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loaded"?▾

"Loaded" has 2 syllables: load · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "loaded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loaded" is /ˈləʊdɪd/.

What does "loaded" mean?▾

Loaded: To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).

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