How to pronounce estop
Say it like ih-STOP. Estop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOP).
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- ih
- STOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of estop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-STOP.
What does estop mean?
- To impede or bar by estoppel.
- To stop up; to plug.
Where does estop come from?
Inherited from Middle English estoppen (“to prevent (conception)”), from Anglo-Norman and Old French estoper, from a Late Latin stuppō.
Words that rhyme with estop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of estop.
Questions about saying estop
How do you pronounce estop?
Say ih-STOP. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈstɑp/. In British English it is /ɪˈstɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estop?
Estop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOP). Broken into parts: ih · STOP.
Is estop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈstɒp/ (ih-STOP).