How to pronounce lollygagger
Say it like LAH-lih-gag-er. Lollygagger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- lih
- gag
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lollygagger 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lollygagger
- 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-ih-gag-uh.
What does lollygagger mean?
- A lazy person, one who lollygags; a slacker, ne'er-do-well.
Questions about saying lollygagger
How do you pronounce lollygagger?
Say LAH-lih-gag-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑlɪˌɡæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒlɪˌɡæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lollygagger?
Lollygagger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · lih · gag · er.
Is lollygagger 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 /ˈlɒlɪˌɡæɡə/ (LOL-ih-gag-uh).