How to pronounce lollop
Say it like LOL-up. Lollop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL).
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- LOL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lollop 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lollop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOL-up.
What does lollop mean?
- To walk or move with a bouncing or undulating motion and at an unhurried pace.
Where does lollop come from?
Imitative. Compare loll.
Words that rhyme with lollop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lollop.
Questions about saying lollop
How do you pronounce lollop?
Say LOL-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑləp/. In British English it is /ˈlɒləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lollop?
Lollop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL). Broken into parts: LOL · up.
Is lollop 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 /ˈlɒləp/ (LOL-up).