How to pronounce stopping
Say it like STOP-ing. Stopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP).
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- STOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stopping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stopping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOP-ing.
What does stopping mean?
- fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
- the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch“the violinist's stopping was excellent”
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Words that rhyme with stopping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stopping.
Questions about saying stopping
How do you pronounce stopping?
Say STOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stopping?
Stopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP). Broken into parts: STOP · ing.
Is stopping 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 /ˈstɒpɪŋ/ (STOP-ing).