How to Pronounce "overloading"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌɫoʊdɪŋ
OH-vur-LOH-ding
ˌəʊvəlˈəʊdɪŋ
uhv-uh-LOH-ding
Definition
The act of putting too much weight, stress, or responsibility on something or someone, making it unable to function properly. In technical contexts, it can also mean giving something too many tasks or requests at once, such as in computing or engineering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌɫoʊdɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvəlˈəʊdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-LOH-ding
UK
uhv-uh-LOH-ding
Listen in Context
Overloading the truck can be dangerous.
The system crashed because of overloading.
Avoid overloading the electrical circuit.
He kept adding tasks, not realizing he was overloading himself.