How to Pronounce Stopped

To pronounce "stopped", say STOPP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /stɑpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/stɑpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stopped”

"stopped" has 2 syllables: stopp-ed. It rhymes with adopt and plopped, if that helps it stick.

What does stopped mean?

verb

To cease moving.
“I stopped at the traffic lights.”
To not continue.
“Soon the rain will stop.”

adjective

(of a vehicle) Not moving, but not properly parked or berthed; said also of the occupants of such a vehicle.
“They passed a stopped car on the side of the road, but realized there was nothing they could do to help.”
(more generally) In the state resulting from having stopped.
“A stopped clock is right twice a day.”

Synonyms

arrest freeze halt blin cancel cease discontinue

Antonyms

continue move go

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Words that rhyme with stopped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adopt plopped topped dropped chopped co-opt hopped lopped propped popped flopped cropped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stopped"?▾

"Stopped" has 2 syllables: stopp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stopped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stopped" is /stɑpt/.

What does "stopped" mean?▾

Stopped: To cease moving.

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