How to pronounce lol
Say it like LAWL. Lol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lol
American and British speakers say lol in essentially the same way: /lɔl/ in the US and /lɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOL.
What does lol mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of LOL.
Words that rhyme with lol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lol.
Questions about saying lol
How do you pronounce lol?
Say LAWL. The American pronunciation is /lɔl/. In British English it is /lɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lol?
Lol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say lol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɔl/ and the British form is /lɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.