English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Stop Pronunciation
Stop is pronounced STAHP, IPA /ˈstɑp/.
STAHP
US /ˈstɑp/ · UK /ˈstɒp/
Syllables: STAHP (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To come to an end or bring something to an end, or a place where a bus or train pulls in.
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Stop in a Sentence
- The rain stopped just before kick-off.
- Get off at the third stop after the bridge.
- Stop worrying about it and go to bed.
Common Mispronunciations of Stop
Not SHTOP
The opening s is a plain hiss with the tongue behind the teeth, never a sh.
Not STOHP
The vowel is short and open. Americans use the ah of father and the British the o of hot, but neither holds it long.
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