To pronounce "showstopper", say SHOWST-opp-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHOWST-opp-er
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"showstopper" has 3 syllables: showst-opp-er. It rhymes with show-stopper, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: show-stopper — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Showstopper" has 3 syllables: showst · opp · er.
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