How to pronounce lollipop
Say it like LOL-ee-pop. Lollipop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL).
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- LOL
- ee
- pop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lollipop 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- popGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lollipop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOL-ih-pop.
What does lollipop mean?
- An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy or sweet attached to a stick.
- Something having the shape of a lollipop: a linear stem connected to a round body.
- A sign on a stick held in front of the vehicle during a pit stop.
- To prune the lower branches of a tree or other plant so that new growth appears only at the top, where more light is received.
Where does lollipop come from?
An unlikely derivation is from Romani loli (“red”) + phabaj (“apple”); candy apples are often red and placed on a stick to keep the person's hands dry, similar to lollipops.
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Questions about saying lollipop
How do you pronounce lollipop?
Say LOL-ee-pop. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑliˌpɑp/. In British English it is /ˈlɒlɪˌpɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lollipop?
Lollipop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL). Broken into parts: LOL · ee · pop.
Is lollipop 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 /ˈlɒlɪˌpɒp/ (LOL-ih-pop).