How to Pronounce Stops

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/stɑps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stops”

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

What does stops 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.”

noun

  1. A small well-bucket; a milk-pail.

Synonyms

occlusiveplosivearrestfreezehaltblincancelceasediscontinue

Antonyms

continuemovego

Words that rhyme with stops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plopscopsraindropscyclopschopspropsflopsdropsopstopshopspops

Related words

boodlechicagomichigannewmarketabandonsabsencesabutmentsalready

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stops"?▾

"Stops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stops" is /stɑps/.

What does "stops" mean?▾

Stops: 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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