How to pronounce stoppages
Say it like STAH-pih-jiz. Stoppages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAH).
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- STAH
- pih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoppages 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stoppages
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOP-ih-jiz.
What does stoppages mean?
- plural of stoppage How to pronounce stoppage
- Salary deductions.
Questions about saying stoppages
How do you pronounce stoppages?
Say STAH-pih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstɒpɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoppages?
Stoppages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAH). Broken into parts: STAH · pih · jiz.
Is stoppages 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 /ˈstɒpɪdʒɪz/ (STOP-ih-jiz).