How to pronounce stopwatch
Say it like STAHP-wahch. Stopwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAHP).
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US American/ˈstɑpˌwɑtʃ/STAHP-wahch
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- STAHP
- wahch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stopwatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wahchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does stopwatch mean?
noun
- A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.
- To time (something) by means of a stopwatch.
Where does stopwatch come from?
From stop + watch.
Questions about saying stopwatch
How do you pronounce stopwatch?
Say STAHP-wahch. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpˌwɑtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stopwatch?
Stopwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAHP). Broken into parts: STAHP · wahch.