How To Pronounce Jollof
jollof
In British English, jollof is pronounced /ˈdʒɒl.ɒf/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒʷɒlʷ.ɒf]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈdʒɑː.lɑːf/.
Jollof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Jollof has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Jollof
How do you pronounce jollof in British English?
In British English, jollof is pronounced /ˈdʒɒl.ɒf/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒʷɒlʷ.ɒf].
How do you pronounce jollof in American English?
In American English, jollof is pronounced /ˈdʒɑː.lɑːf/.
How many syllables are in jollof?
Jollof has two syllables, /dʒɒl/ + /ɒf/.
Where is the stress in jollof?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /dʒɒl/.
Do British and American English pronounce jollof the same way?
No. British English has /ˈdʒɒl.ɒf/ and American English has /ˈdʒɑː.lɑːf/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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