How to Pronounce Overload

To pronounce "overload", say OV-erl-oad — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

OV-erl-oad

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💡 Tip for remembering “overload”

"overload" has 3 syllables: ov-erl-oad. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.

What does overload mean?

noun

  1. An excessive load.
  2. The damage done, or the outage caused by such a load.

verb

  1. To load excessively
  2. To provide too much power to a circuit

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Words that rhyme with overload

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goadabodeloadbestowedmodeodeerodecorrodeforebodeexploderoadimplode

Related words

overburdenoverchargesurchargeclogoverstretchoverworkoveruseoversupply

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overload"?▾

"Overload" has 3 syllables: ov · erl · oad.

What does "overload" mean?▾

Overload: An excessive load.

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