How to pronounce jollop
Say it like JOL-up. Jollop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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- JOL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jollop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jollop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOL-up.
What does jollop mean?
- A strong liquor or medicine.
- A jellop (“wattle, dewlap”).
Where does jollop come from?
Alteration of jalap, or julep.
Words that rhyme with jollop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jollop.
Questions about saying jollop
How do you pronounce jollop?
Say JOL-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑləp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jollop?
Jollop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · up.
Is jollop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒləp/ (JOL-up).