How to pronounce stoppage
Say it like STAH-pij. Stoppage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAH).
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US American/ˈstɑpɪdʒ/STAH-pij
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- STAH
- pij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoppage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does stoppage mean?
noun
- A pause or halt of some activity.
- Something that forms an obstacle to continued activity; a blockage or obstruction.
Where does stoppage come from?
From stop + -age.
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Questions about saying stoppage
How do you pronounce stoppage?
Say STAH-pij. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoppage?
Stoppage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAH). Broken into parts: STAH · pij.