How to pronounce loll
Say it like LOL. Loll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of loll
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOL.
What does loll mean?
- To act lazily or indolently while reclining; to lean; to lie at ease.
- To hang extended from the mouth, like the tongue of an animal heated from exertion.
- To let (the tongue) hang from the mouth.“The ox stood lolling in the furrow.”
Where does loll come from?
From Middle English lollen, lullen (“to lounge idly, hang loosely”), of uncertain origin; the Middle English Dictionary suggests a derivation from Middle Dutch lollen, lullen (“to doze; to mumble, talk nonsense”), though the words could merely be cognate.
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Words that rhyme with loll
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Questions about saying loll
How do you pronounce loll?
Say LOL. The American pronunciation is /lɑl/. In British English it is /lɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loll?
Loll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOL.
Is loll 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 /lɒl/ (LOL).