How to pronounce lolita
Say it like loh-LEE-tuh. Lolita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- loh
- LEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lolita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lolita
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: loh-LEE-tuh.
What does lolita mean?
- A young girl who is sexually alluring.
- A follower of Lolita fashion.
Where does lolita come from?
From the title character, Dolores “Lolita” Haze, of Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 novel Lolita.
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Words that rhyme with lolita
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Questions about saying lolita
How do you pronounce lolita?
Say loh-LEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈlitə/. In British English it is /ləʊˈlitə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lolita?
Lolita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: loh · LEE · tuh.
Is lolita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊˈlitə/ (loh-LEE-tuh).