dollop

How to Split "dollop" into Syllables

The word dollop is divided into 2 syllables: dol·lop. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dol — 1st syllable
• lop — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of dollop:

• IPA: /ˈdɒləp/

📖 Definitions

1. A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food. [from 1810s]
2. On lifting it up he was surprised by an unwonted feeling of stickiness; but when he held the instrument to the light, the reason revealed itself to him immediately in the form of a dollop of congealed chicken-broth, nicely rounded to the shape of the cup, which shot from its resting-place, with a clammy thud, on to his clean shirt-front, and then proceeded to slide rapidly down inside his dress waistcoat, leaving a snail-like track, dotted with grains of rice, behind it.

📚 Word Origin & History

From earlier East Anglian dialectal dallop (“patch, tuft (of grass, etc.)”), of unknown origin. Compare dialectal Norwegian dolp (“lump”).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare dollop with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
dollop	2	dol·lop
dewlap	2	dew-lap
Dolby	2	dol-by
delve	2	del-ve
Delphi	1	delphi

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to dollop:

Dole, doll, dolt, Dolby, Dolly, dolor, doling, dollar.