How to pronounce stopover
Say it like STOP-oh-ver. Stopover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP).
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- STOP
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stopover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stopover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOP-oh-vuh.
What does stopover mean?
- A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.
Where does stopover come from?
Deverbal from stop over.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying stopover
How do you pronounce stopover?
Say STOP-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑˌpoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒˌpəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stopover?
Stopover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP). Broken into parts: STOP · oh · ver.
Is stopover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɒˌpəʊvə/ (STOP-oh-vuh).