American English

How to pronounce workload

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WERKlohd

/ˈwɚkˌloʊd̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The amount of work that a person or group has to do, especially during a particular period.

What to listen for

Say “workload” with the strongest beat on WORK and a lighter beat on LOAD: /ˈwɚkˌloʊd̚/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The amount of work that a person or group has to do, especially during a particular period.

My workload is very heavy this week.

The manager hired someone to reduce the team's workload.

Common phrases & grammar

heavy workload · light workload · manageable workload · excessive workload

a workload of + number + hours/tasks

reduce/increase someone's workload

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