How to pronounce lollapalooza
Say it like lol-uh-puh-LOO-zuh. Lollapalooza has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOO).
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- lol
- uh
- puh
- LOO
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lollapalooza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lollapalooza
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lol-uh-puh-LOO-zuh.
What does lollapalooza mean?
- An outstanding, extreme, or outrageous example of its kind.
Where does lollapalooza come from?
Unknown. Compare lollypaloozer and lallapalootza, which are attested earlier with similar meaning.
Questions about saying lollapalooza
How do you pronounce lollapalooza?
Say lol-uh-puh-LOO-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɑləpəˈluzə/. In British English it is /ˌlɒləpəˈluːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lollapalooza?
Lollapalooza has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOO). Broken into parts: lol · uh · puh · LOO · zuh.
Is lollapalooza 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 /ˌlɒləpəˈluːzə/ (lol-uh-puh-LOO-zuh).