How to Pronounce Stopgap

To pronounce "stopgap", say STOPG-ap — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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STOPG-ap

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💡 Tip for remembering “stopgap”

"stopgap" has 2 syllables: stopg-ap. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.

What does stopgap mean?

noun

  1. That which fills a gap or hiatus.
  2. A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.

    “The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product.”

adjective

  1. Filling a gap or pause.
  2. Temporary; short-term.

    “They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent.”

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Words that rhyme with stopgap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaptraplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapgap

Related words

makeshiftinterimtemporaryshort-termalternativepatchtentativeaffirmative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stopgap"?▾

"Stopgap" has 2 syllables: stopg · ap.

What does "stopgap" mean?▾

Stopgap: That which fills a gap or hiatus.

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