How to Pronounce Stop

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/stɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stop”

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

What does stop mean?

noun

  1. A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.

    “They agreed to meet at the bus stop.”

  2. An action of stopping; interruption of travel.

    “That stop was not planned.”

verb

  1. To cease moving.

    “I stopped at the traffic lights.”

  2. To not continue.

    “Soon the rain will stop.”

Synonyms

occlusiveplosivearrestfreezehaltblincancelceasediscontinue

Antonyms

continuemovego

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Words that rhyme with stop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropfloppropsloppop

Related words

stoppageceasekiboshdiscontinueterminatequitintercept

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stop"?▾

"Stop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stop" is /stɒp/.

What does "stop" mean?▾

Stop: A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.

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