How to pronounce lollipops
Say it like LOL-ee-pops. Lollipops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lollipops. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOL
- ee
- pops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lollipops 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.
- popsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lollipops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOL-ee-pops.
What does lollipops mean?
- plural of lollipop How to pronounce lollipop
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lollipop How to pronounce lollipop
Questions about saying lollipops
How do you pronounce lollipops?
Say LOL-ee-pops. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑliˌpɑps/. In British English it is /ˈlɒliˌpɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lollipops?
Lollipops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL). Broken into parts: LOL · ee · pops.
Is lollipops 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 /ˈlɒliˌpɒps/ (LOL-ee-pops).