How to Pronounce Payload

To pronounce "payload", say PAYL-oad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪloʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpeɪloʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “payload”

"payload" has 2 syllables: payl-oad. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.

What does payload mean?

noun

  1. That part of a cargo that produces revenue.
  2. The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft.

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Words that rhyme with payload

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goadabodeloadbestowedmodeodeerodecorrodeforebodeexploderoadimplode

Related words

cargofreightshipmentwarheadladingloadingconsignmentload

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "payload"?▾

"Payload" has 2 syllables: payl · oad.

What is the IPA transcription of "payload"?▾

The IPA transcription of "payload" is /ˈpeɪloʊd/.

What does "payload" mean?▾

Payload: That part of a cargo that produces revenue.

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