How to Pronounce Halted

To pronounce "halted", say HALT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːltɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɔːltɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “halted”

"halted" has 2 syllables: halt-ed. It rhymes with exalted and vaulted, if that helps it stick.

What does halted mean?

verb

  1. To limp; move with a limping gait.
  2. To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; hesitate; be uncertain; linger; delay; mammer.

verb

  1. To stop marching.
  2. To stop either temporarily or permanently.

Synonyms

freezeimmobilizebreak offshut downstopterminatebrakedesist

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Words that rhyme with halted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exaltedvaultedassaultedsaltedmalteddefaultedfaulted

Related words

nonmovingstoppedunmovingabandonedabortedadjournedadoptedapprehended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halted"?▾

"Halted" has 2 syllables: halt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "halted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "halted" is /ˈhɔːltɪd/.

What does "halted" mean?▾

Halted: To limp; move with a limping gait.

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