How to pronounce loblolly
Say it like LOB-lol-ee. Loblolly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce loblolly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOB
- lol
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loblolly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of loblolly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-lol-ee.
What does loblolly mean?
- A mudhole.
- Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda).
- Loblolly bay (plant).
- To behave in a loutish manner.
Where does loblolly come from?
From Yorkshire dialect lob (“boil”, literally “bubbling up”) + dialect lolly (“broth”).
Questions about saying loblolly
How do you pronounce loblolly?
Say LOB-lol-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑˌblɑli/. In British English it is /ˈlɒˌblɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loblolly?
Loblolly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · lol · ee.
Is loblolly 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 /ˈlɒˌblɒli/ (LOB-lol-ee).