To pronounce "stop-gap", say STOPG-ap — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɒpˌɡæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈstɒpˌɡæp/
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"stop-gap" has 2 syllables: stopg-ap.
noun
“The small company uses their new product features as a stop-gap until they can develop a new product.”
adjective
“They put a stop-gap solution in place, but need something more permanent.”
"Stop-gap" has 2 syllables: stopg · ap.
The IPA transcription of "stop-gap" is /ˈstɒpˌɡæp/.
Stop-gap: A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained.
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