How To Pronounce LOL
LOL
In British English, LOL is pronounced /ˌel.əʊˈel/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌel.əʊˈeɫ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌel.oʊˈel/.
LOL has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third 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
LOL has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the third syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is ooO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With LOL
Questions About LOL
How do you pronounce LOL in British English?
In British English, LOL is pronounced /ˌel.əʊˈel/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌel.əʊˈeɫ].
How do you pronounce LOL in American English?
In American English, LOL is pronounced /ˌel.oʊˈel/.
How many syllables are in LOL?
LOL has three syllables, /el/ + /əʊ/ + /el/.
Where is the stress in LOL?
The main stress is on the third syllable, /el/.
Do British and American English pronounce LOL the same way?
No. British English has /ˌel.əʊˈel/ and American English has /ˌel.oʊˈel/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern ooO
Nearby Words
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