How to pronounce lolly
Say it like LOL-ee. Lolly has two 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 lolly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lolly 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lolly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOL-ee.
What does lolly mean?
- A piece of hard candy on a stick; a lollipop.
- An ice lolly; a popsicle.
- Any confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a sweet, a piece of candy.
- Snow or fine ice floating on water.
Where does lolly come from?
A clipping of lollypop.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lolly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lolly.
Questions about saying lolly
How do you pronounce lolly?
Say LOL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑli/. In British English it is /ˈlɒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lolly?
Lolly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOL). Broken into parts: LOL · ee.
Is lolly 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 /ˈlɒli/ (LOL-ee).