How to Pronounce Offload

To pronounce "offload", say OFFL-oad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒf.ləʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɒf.ləʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “offload”

"offload" has 2 syllables: offl-oad. It rhymes with off-load, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: off-load — easy to mix up when writing.

What does offload mean?

noun

  1. The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
  2. The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.

verb

  1. To unload.
  2. To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.

    “He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.”

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Words that rhyme with offload

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Related words

unloadingunloaddischargingevacuationdischargetransferoff-loadrelief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "offload"?▾

"Offload" has 2 syllables: offl · oad.

What is the IPA transcription of "offload"?▾

The IPA transcription of "offload" is /ˈɒf.ləʊd/.

What does "offload" mean?▾

Offload: The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.

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