How to Pronounce "stall out"
expression
ˈstɔɫ/ /ˈaʊt
STALL-owt
stˈɔːl/ /ˈaʊt
stawl-OWT
Definition
To come to a stop suddenly, often because of a mechanical problem (like an engine) or when progress in something slows down and stops. It is used for vehicles, machines, as well as projects or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɔɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
stˈɔːl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STALL-owt
UK
stawl-OWT
Listen in Context
The car started to stall out on the highway.
If the plane stalls out, the pilot must act quickly.
The project might stall out without more funding.
Our relationship kind of stalled out after high school.