How to pronounce lollar
Say it like LAH-ler. Lollar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lollar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lollar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOL-uh.
What does lollar mean?
- a currency deposit recorded as a US dollar in the Lebanese banking system that cannot be withdrawn as such due to the Lebanese liquidity crisis, instead being available only for exchange for Lebanese pounds at massively reduced rates.
Where does lollar come from?
Blend of Lebanon + dollar; coined by economist Dan Azzi in 2019.
Words that rhyme with lollar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lollar.
Questions about saying lollar
How do you pronounce lollar?
Say LAH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lollar?
Lollar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · ler.
Is lollar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒlə/ (LOL-uh).