How to Pronounce Halts

To pronounce "halts", say HALTS — one syllable, IPA /hɑlts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɑlts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “halts”

"halts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with waltz and schmaltz, if that helps it stick.

What does halts 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.

noun

  1. A cessation, either temporary or permanent.

    “The contract negotiations put a halt to operations.”

  2. A minor railway station (usually unstaffed) in the United Kingdom.

    “The halt itself never achieved much importance, even with workers coming to and from the adjacent works.”

verb

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

Synonyms

closeendpointterminushiatusmoratoriumrecessfreezeimmobilizebreak offshut down

Words that rhyme with halts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waltzschmaltzassaultsfaultsdefaultsvaultssomersaultsbasaltsexaltsmalts

Related words

lamecrippledstanchkiboshstoppagestopunfithold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halts"?▾

"Halts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "halts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "halts" is /hɑlts/.

What does "halts" mean?▾

Halts: To limp; move with a limping gait.

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